NHTSA Campaign Id 95V003000; Date: Jan. 20, 1995
This condition will result in inadequate lighting causing a visibility problem for the driver and other oncoming motorists and an accident can occur.
1995 Hyundai Accent
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/low Beam Dimmer Switch
Manufactured by: Hyundai Motor America
Affected Units:: 1,638
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.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 22, 1994
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