Hyundai Accent: Exterior lighting — switch

Affects Hyundai Accent · 2009–2011 — about 100K vehicles.

The hazard

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

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational