| Issue ID | 793386 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10334099 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 31/05/10 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 kia amanti. While driving at approximate speeds of 45 mph, the headlights failed without warning. The vehicle was moved off the roadway where it was left overnight, when returning to the vehicle, all electrical components were inoperable. In addition, the vehicle would intermittently fail to start. The dealer advised there were no recalls on the vehicle and any repairs would be at her expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | REIDSVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124245XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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