2011 HYUNDAI ACCENT; 2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT; 2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Hyundai is recalling certain 2009-2011 Hyundai Accent vehicles because the brake light switch may malfunction. When this occurs, the brake lights may not illuminate when the driver presses the brake pedal, or the cruise control may not disengage when the brake pedal is pressed. In some cases, the malfunction may also prevent the gear shifter from moving out of Park.
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake switch at no charge. Owners can contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-671-3059 or visit www.HyundaiUSA.com/Campaign131 for more information. The recall number is 131.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
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