Headlights: high/low beam dimmer switchRecall 95V-003 · 1995 Hyundai Accent
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA recall 95V-003 covers 1,638 1995 Hyundai Accent for a headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
THIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN INADEQUATE LIGHTING CAUSING A VISIBILITY PROBLEM FOR THE DRIVER AND OTHER ONCOMING MOTORISTS AND AN ACCIDENT CAN OCCUR.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: LIGHTING;SWITCH; HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD TO FLEET OPERATORS ONLY.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT HYUNDAI AT 1-800-829-9956.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1994 to December 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.