What the source says
The documented condition
Hyundai recall 235 covers certain 2020 to 2022 Palisade vehicles that may have a genuine Hyundai accessory tow hitch and wiring harness. The module can short after moisture or debris contamination and create a fire risk even with the ignition off. The current repair adds a protective extension and lower-rated fuse after inspection; a failed harness is replaced.
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Symptoms and vehicle scope
Words owners may use
- smoke near trailer hitch
- burning smell at back of Palisade
- tow wiring melted
- trailer fuse keeps blowing
- hitch connector gets hot
- Palisade park outside recall
Symptoms in the record
- Burning smell, smoke or heat near the rear tow-hitch wiring
- Melted wiring or connector housing
- Trailer-light or tow-harness electrical faults
- The safety defect can cause a fire while the vehicle is parked with the ignition off
Vehicles and limits
- Certain 2020 to 2022 Hyundai Palisade vehicles
- Vehicles with a genuine Hyundai accessory tow hitch and wiring harness supplied as a port, dealer or over-the-counter accessory
- Physical equipment and VIN status both need confirmation
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
Hyundai tells dealers to inspect the genuine accessory harness and take the prescribed electrical measurement. The result determines whether to install the extension repair or replace the harness assembly.
Mileage context
Recall 22V-633 is based on tow-harness fitment and vehicle production records, not mileage.
Original evidence
Open the documents behind this record.
Manufacturer bulletin · Hyundai Recall 235 / NHTSA 22V-633 · May 2023
Tow-hitch harness inspection, extension and fuse replacement
The final dealer bulletin covers certain 2020 to 2022 Palisades and sets separate repair paths from a measured harness result.
Repair paths and safe checks
Match the action to the evidence.
Complete Hyundai recall 235
Have Hyundai confirm the VIN and accessory-harness fitment. The dealer tests the harness, then installs the extension repair with its updated fuse. A failed harness assembly is replaced.
The recall procedure uses current measurement and crimping steps that should not be copied as a home repair.
Identify the tow connector from outside
Without opening the module or touching wiring, note whether a tow connector and genuine Hyundai hitch are fitted and photograph them for the dealer. Check the VIN under recall 235.
Do not handle wiring that is warm, melted or giving off an odor.
Record reviewed in the source on August 2, 2026. Confirm the current document and VIN instructions before arranging work.
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