Equipment recall 11E040000 · October 6, 2011
2009-2011 Hyundai Santa Fe
The units are not water-tight and moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the module's internal circuit protection.
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
- Curt manufacturing is recalling certain tow package wiring harnesses, part number 55538, that connect tow vehicle lighting circuits to trailer lighting circuits sold for use on certain model year 2009 through 2011 Hyundai santa fe vehicles. The units are not water-tight and moisture can seep into the converter module and defeat the module's internal circuit protection.
- Consequence
- Without the circuit protection, the module can overheat possibly resulting in a fire.
- Remedy
- Curt manufacturing will notify owners and replace the tow package wiring harness. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on October 17, 2011. Owners may contact curt manufacturing at 1-715 831-8713.
- Notes
- This recall only pertains to owners that purchased a curt mfg towing package as aftermarket equipment.owners should contact curt mfg and not their vehicle dealer to obtain the replacement wiring harness.owners may also 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
- 11E040000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2011
- Filed by
- CURT MFG. INC.
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,254
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 (2009-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009
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