Hyundai Accent (2011) – 15V566000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

HYUNDAI

Model Of Vehicle

ACCENT

Year

2011

Recall Campaign Number

15V566000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Effect Of Defect

Failure To Illuminate The Brake Lights During Braking Or The Inability To Disengage The Cruise Control Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Start Of Manufacture

20090301

End Of Manufacture

20110211

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

99500

Date Owners Notified

20151021

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Hyundai Motor America

Date Report Received

20150908

Make Campaign Number

131

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard