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.
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.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250848-hyundai-elantra-2013-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date February 8, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V574000
“HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 8, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250848-hyundai-elantra-2013-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall 16V574000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hyundai Motor America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V574000 — Hyundai Motor America HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a HYUNDAI ELANTRA (2013) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 16V574000 from Hyundai Motor America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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