Recall
Hyundai Accent — 95V003000
NHTSA ID
95V003000
Make
Hyundai
Model
Accent
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-01-20
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Units Affected
1,638
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.