Vehicle recall 95V003000 · January 20, 1995
1995 Hyundai Accent
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 20, 1995
- Filed by
- HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
- Owner notification
- December 22, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,638
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › High/low beam dimmer switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Hyundai Accent (1995): 1995
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