| Issue ID | 1710143 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11382819 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/12/18 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia forte. The contact stated that when she switched the hi-beam lights on to drive at night at 60 mph the entire lighting system including the hi-beams would flicker on and off. The lighting system would also go on and off when the contact turns the steering wheel. The lights would stay off for about three to five seconds before coming back on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer prestige kia (3525 hwy 93, eau claire, wi 54701,(715) 833-0177) but they could not duplicate the issue. The manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The vehicle was unrepaired. The failure mileage was 57,700. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57700 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EAU CLAIRE, WI |
| VIN pattern | KNAFX4A68E5XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 60 |
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