March 17, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V179000
Tow Hitch Harness Fire While Parked or Driving
A fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V179
Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.
Components TRAILER HITCHES
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,555
Summary
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Water accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an electrical short, which can result in a fire.
Remedy
Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a new fuse and wire extension kit. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 16, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC265.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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2022-2023MY Carnival
Trailer Tow Hitch Harness Module
Basis of Safety Defect Determination 573.6(c)(6)
March 10, 2023
Kia Corporation (Kia HQ) notifies Kia North America (Kia NA) Safety Office of Hyundai Motor America’s (HMA) decision to recall the accessory trailer tow hitch assembly in certain 2019-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe and 2022-2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz vehicles to address a potential fire risk due to an electrical short circuit. Kia HQ also advises Kia NA Safety Office that the 2022-2023MY Carnival uses a substantially similar accessory trailer tow hitch assembly as the vehicles subject to Hyundai’s recalled vehicles.
March 10-14, 2023
Kia NA Safety Office conducts a field data review for any thermal events involving the trailer tow hitch harness in the 2022-2023MY Carnival and identifies none.
March 15, 2023
Despite no fires or thermal events, Kia NA decides to recall, the 2022-2023MY Carnival vehicles equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch harness as a precautionary measure. No injuries, fatalities or crashes.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
KIA | CARNIVAL | 2022-2023 |
3 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V179-4564.pdf 645.957KB
RCAK-23V179-4564
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V179-1887.PDF 214.111KB
RCLRPT-23V179-1887
Chronology
RMISC-23V179-6143.pdf 74.029KB
RMISC-23V179-6143
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V179&docType=RCL
- COMPLETE KIT. This towing kit includes a class 3 hitch with hardware and a wiring harness to provide a complete kit for outfitting your vehicle for towing. Both the hitch and wiring are designed for select models of the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe Sport.
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 6, 000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 900 lbs. tongue weight, 8, 000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 900 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component).
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more.
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid Bonderite and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays.
- EASY TO INSTALL. No cutting! No splicing! The trailer wiring harness in this kit plugs into existing factory wiring on your vehicle and equips it with a standard 4-pin trailer wiring connector for plugging in and towing a trailer. It connects the taillights, turn signals and brake lights.
- Vehicle specific replacement trailer wiring harness for vehicles originally equipped with a factory installed tow package - perfect for replacing damaged or missing factory harnesses.Material:Polyvinyl Chloride
- Quick and easy plug-in installation - no cutting or splicing necessary; simply plug into the existing vehicle connector, insert the provided fuse and you are ready to start towing
- Circuit protected HD ModuLite module ensures electrical system compatibility between tow vehicle and trailer, and protects the tow vehicle from harmful electrical shorts or incorrect wire connections
- Included 4-wire flat connector is compatible with 5, 6 and 7 pole adapters (not included) to fit just about any trailer system
- For Kia Sedona Trailer Wiring. This sedona trailer wire harness fits for select year(2007-2021) of Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Veracruz. Quickly replacing damaged or missing trailer harness
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- Durable Construction. Oyviny powered trailer taillight converter and sorento trailer connectors are made from high strength and good toughness ABS plastic, converter connects directly to battery to avoid overloading vehicle's electrical system
- Easy Installation. Plug and Play sorento tow harness requires no splicing or cutting of wires, directly plug the custom connector into the existing factory tow package harness on your vehicle
- Dust Cover. Both 4 way flat trailer connector and fuse holder(comes with a 10amp fuse) are equipped with rubber dust cap that protect the components from dust and water to prevent rusting and short circuit, ensure long-lasting use
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 2 hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- HIGHLY VERSATILE. This class 2 trailer hitch kit has a standard 1-1/4-inch receiver and includes a ball mount with a 3/4-inch hole, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack (trailer ball sold separately)
- DUAL-COAT FINISH. For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this tow hitch is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish
- EASY INSTALLATION. This class 2 hitch kit fits select model years of the Kia Sportage
- TESTED FOR SAFETY. Each CURT class 2 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested at our Detroit facility, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specs to give you confidence and safety on the road ahead
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 4,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 600 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento
- EASY TO INSTALL. No cutting No splicing This trailer wiring harness kit plugs into existing factory wiring on your vehicle and equips it with a standard, rear 4-pin trailer wiring connector for plugging in and towing a trailer.Material:Rubber
- STANDARD CONNECTOR. This plug-in 4-flat trailer wiring can be used to connect trailer tail lights, brake signal lights and turn signals. 4-way trailer light wiring is popular on a wide variety of trailers, adding versatile towing options for your vehicle
- VEHICLE-SPECIFIC. This aftermarket, vehicle-trailer wiring harness is designed for select years of the Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Telluride and Kia Carnival (factory tow package required)
- RELIABLE POWER. This 4-way trailer wiring harness is built with surface mount technology. This type of circuitry generates less heat, optimal light intensity and durable performance
- DUST COVER. To promote long-lasting use and weather resistance, this 4-pole trailer lighting wire harness comes with a rubber dust cover. It easily fits onto the 4-way flat connector when not in use, protecting it against the outdoor elements
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 5,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 750 lbs. tongue weight, 6,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 750 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Kia Telluride
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 6,000 lbs. gross trailer weight, 900 lbs. tongue weight, 8,000 lbs. weight distribution capacity and 900 lbs. weight distribution tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe
- DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. This trailer hitch is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 525 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component)
- VERSATILE DESIGN. This class 3 hitch equips your vehicle with a standard 2-inch x 2-inch hitch receiver, allowing for a wide variety of towing options. It can accept a ball mount, cargo carrier, bike rack, tow hook and much more
- FULLY TESTED. Every CURT class 3 trailer hitch design is tested in real-world, on-vehicle conditions at our Detroit engineering facility. Aftermarket hitches are tested according to SAE J684 standards for the utmost safety while hauling
- RUST, CHIP, UV-RESISTANT. This tow hitch is protected with a unique dual-coat finish of rust-resistant liquid A-coat and highly durable black powder coat. The two finishes are co-cured together for exceptional resistance to rust, chipping and UV rays
- EASY TO INSTALL. This hitch offers a custom, factory fit on select model years of the Kia Sportage
- 2 in. Square Receiver Tube Opening
- Rated Up To 4,500 lbs. Gross Trailer Weight (GTW) And Up To 450 lbs. Tongue Weight (TW)
- All Hitches Are Designed For Customers With Trucks, Vans, And Sport Utility Vehicles
- Clean Appearance That Attaches To The Vehicle's Frame And/Or Bumper
- Removable Ball Mount, Pin, And Clip Sold Separately
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-179 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Kia America, Inc. Submission Date : MAR 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-179 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC265 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Kia America, Inc. Address : 111 Peters Canyon Road Irvine CA 92606 Company phone : 800-333-4542 Population : Number of potentially involved : 3,555 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2023 Kia Carnival Vehicle Type : LIGHT VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Certain 2022-2023 model year Carnival vehicles manufactured from January 4, 2021 through February 2, 2023 equipped with a Genuine Kia trailer tow hitch harness accessory supplied by Mobis Parts America. The recall population was determined by a review of vehicle production and part sales records. A total of 2,621 model year 2022-2023 Carnival vehicles are equipped with a port-installed tow hitch harness. Based on parts sales data, a total of 934 tow hitch harnesses were sold to Kia dealers for potential installation as a dealer installed option (DIO). The vehicles subject to this recall were not produced in VIN order. Customers seeking information about their specific vehicle will be referred to Kia’s Customer Care Center or their Kia dealer. Production Dates : JAN 04, 2021 – FEB 02, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The printed circuit board (PCB) in the trailer tow hitch harness module may be susceptible to water inflow through the trailer tow hitch harness wiring connector, resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short circuit could increase the risk of a tow hitch harness module fire while driving or while the vehicle is parked with the ignition off. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A fire increases the risk of injury. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-179 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of the Cause : Water inflow through the trailer tow hitch harness wiring connector Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : TOW HITCH HARNESS Component Description : TOW HITCH HARNESS (4-pin) Component Part Number : R0F67-AC400 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mobis Parts America Address : 10550 Talbert Ave. Fountain Valley California 92708 Country : United States Chronology : See attached document titled “2022-2023Y Carnival Trailer Tow Hitch Harness Module Chronology.” Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-179 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : All owners of the subject vehicles will be notified by first class mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Kia dealer. Dealers will inspect and verify whether the subject vehicle is equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly. If equipped, dealers will install a 15A fuse and new wire extension kit. In the meantime, customers who own a subject vehicle equipped with a Genuine Kia accessory trailer tow hitch assembly are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures until the recall repair is conducted. Kia will notify all 2022-2023MY Carnival owners regardless of whether their vehicle was equipped with a port or dealer installed trailer tow hitch accessory, in an effort to capture those vehicles that may have had the subject trailer tow hitch assembly installed as an aftermarket component. Kia will reimburse owners for repair expenses already incurred pursuant to Kia’s General Reimbursement Plan filed May 10, 2022. Kia dealers have been advised not to sell the subject tow hitch harness and to return any unsold harnesses to Kia America. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : The remedy component has a different capacity fuse and a new wiring harness extension. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The tow hitch harness was discontinued as a port-installed option (PIO) on January 11, 2023. However, subject vehicles produced from January 12, 2023 through February 2, 2023 may have had a tow hitch harness installed as a dealer installed option (DIO). Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : The dealer notification is scheduled to begin and end on May 11, 2023 and the owner notification is scheduled to begin and end on May 16, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 11, 2023 – MAY 11, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 16, 2023 – MAY 16, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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