NHTSA recall 95V-003 (95V003000)

exterior lighting recall reported January 20, 1995 - about 1,638 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V003000
Also written as: 95V-003
Reported: January 20, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~1,638
Component: exterior lighting

What is being recalled

A PLASTIC SLIDER PIECE WITHIN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY DOES NOT FULLY RETRACT WHEN THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH IS MOVED FROM LOW BEAM TO HIGH BEAM POSITION. THE LOW BEAM LAMPS GO OUT AS INTENDED, BUT THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS DO NOT COME ON.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-003 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Hyundai Accent - 1995

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