NHTSA recall 15V-566 (15V566000)
exterior lighting recall reported September 8, 2015 - about 99,500 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V566000
- Also written as
- 15V-566
- Manufacturer number
- 131
- Reported
- September 8, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~99,500
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-566 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.