| Issue ID | 712833 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10258937 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/09/08 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia amanti. The contact has been experiencing issues with the headlights on her vehicle. The headlights randomly burn out. The passenger side headlight burned out and, after it was replaced, the driver's side headlight burned out as well. When the driver's side headlight was replaced, the passenger side headlight burned out again. The failure has been occurring for over five months and the headlights, running lights, and tail lights were all replaced within a week. There are no recalls for the vehicle and it is also out of warranty. The vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer or mechanic. The failure mileage was 45,000 and current mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STEVENVILLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNALD124665XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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