Equipment recall 08E016000 · February 7, 2008
Hyundai Santa Fe and Veracruz
This recall has been superceded by recall 08E-055.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.
- Summary
- This recall has been superceded by recall 08E-055. Hyundai is recalling 3,387 trailer hitch wiring harnesses either included with a trailer hitch or sold as a service part manufactured by thule towing systems and distributed by Hyundai for installation on my 2007-2008 santa fe and veracruz vehicles. The accessory trailer hitch wiring harness converter module is mounted to the top surface of the rear bumper reinforcement. High current leakage or a short circuit of capacitor C1 could cause heat related damage to the wiring harness converter module.
- Consequence
- Excessive heat may cause damage to the rear bumper area and may potentially result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners and will replace the trailer hitch wiring harness free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2008. Owners may contact Hyundai at 1-800-633-5151.
- Notes
- Hyundai recall number 082.CUSTOMERS may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08E016000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 7, 2008
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 082
- Owner notification
- March 31, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,387
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Santa Fe (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
- Hyundai Veracruz (2007-2008): 2008, 2007
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