Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles manufactured March 1, 2009, to February 11, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the brake light switch may malfunction. A malfunctioning brake light switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning brake light switch may also prevent the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position.
What could happen
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2015. Owners may contact Hyundai's customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or by visiting www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131. Hyundai's number for this recall is 131. This recall is an expansion of 13V-113.
Vehicles covered
- Hyundai Accent 2009–2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V566000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Hyundai Motor America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 8, 2015
- Owners notified
- Oct 21, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 99,500
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2009 to Feb 11, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 131
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.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Sep 22, 2023
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts May 19, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Steering May 6, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Apr 1, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Seat belts Feb 9, 2022
- Hyundai recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Dec 2, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.