HYUNDAI issued a recall on SANTA FE, SANTA CRUZ models

Certain vehicles may be equipped with a 4-pin accessory trailer wiring harness kit that could fail. Over time, this could result in a short circuit that can cause the control module to overheat.

A short circuit can create a fire risk, even while the vehicle is parked and turned off.

Hyundai will notify owners by mail and instruct you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the vehicle for a trailer wiring harness kit. If necessary, the dealer will install a 15A fuse and a wire extension kit. To reduce the safety risk, the dealer will also remove the fuse to the tow hitch module until the recall repairs are available and completed. Hyundai advises that if your vehicle has a tow hitch harness installed, you should park it outdoors, and away from other vehicles or structures until the recall repairs have been completed.