2013 Hyundai Elantra recall: switch
Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on August 2, 2016. It covers about 64,500 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 64,500
- reported
- Aug 2, 2016
- owners notified
- Sep 26, 2016
- related complaints
- 72
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model 2013 Elantra vehicles manufactured December 1, 2012, to April 30, 2013. The brake pedal stopper pad can deteriorate allowing the brake light switch plunger to remain extended when the brake pedal is released.
- Risk
- If the brake light switch plunger does not retract as it should when the brake pedal is not being pressed, the brake lights may stay illuminated preventing accurate communication to following vehicles that the vehicle is slowing or stopping. Additionally, if the brake switch plunger is not retracted, then the transmission can be shifted out of PARK without depressing the brake pedal. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Recall number 16V574000
Affected vehicles
- Hyundai Elantra 2013 2013
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 72 complaints about lights problems.
Questions about recall 16V574000
Is there a recall on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra switch?
Yes. Recall 16V574000, reported on August 2, 2016, covers about 64,500 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V574000?
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake pedal stopper pad with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on September 30, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1‑855‑371‑9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 146.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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