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VehicleAug 2, 201664,500 affected

Hyundai recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.

What could happen

If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

The fix

Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
16V574000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Hyundai Motor America
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 2, 2016
Owners notified
Sep 26, 2016
Vehicles or items affected
64,500
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Dec 1, 2012 to Apr 30, 2013
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Maker's own recall number
146

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.

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