Hyundai Motor America | NHTSA Recall #15V566000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V566000 by Hyundai Motor America. Affecting model year 2009-2011 hyundai accent vehicles manufactured march 1, 2009, to february 11, 2011 Includes 99,500 affected units, Brake Light Switch may not Function, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2011 hyundai accent vehicles manufactured march 1, 2009, to february 11, 2011
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.