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1995 Hyundai Accent recall: high/low beam dimmer switch

Hyundai Motor America reported this safety recall on January 20, 1995. It covers about 1,638 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,638
reported
Jan 20, 1995
owners notified
Dec 22, 1994
related complaints
6

Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 95V003000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about lights problems.

1995 Hyundai Accent

Questions about recall 95V003000

Is there a recall on the 1995 Hyundai Accent high/low beam dimmer switch?

Yes. Recall 95V003000, reported on January 20, 1995, covers about 1,638 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V003000?

Dealers will replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly.

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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