2010 Hyundai Accent Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V566000
Manufacturer: Hyundai Motor America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 131
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 2009
Manufactured End Date: February 11th, 2011
Date of Owner Notification: October 21st, 2015

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.

Consequence Summary:
Failure to illuminate the brake lights during braking or the inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.