| Issue ID | 1631909 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11296793 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 17/12/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 3 weeks ago my vehicle went through its annual safety inspection here in massachusetts and it failed. The problem has to do with my rear brake lights which were not working. The technician informed me that the electrical wiring was burned out due to water getting into the lines. He indicated that the repair would probably be covered under kia |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39300 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NORTH ANDOVER, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3KPFL4A70HEXXXXXX |
| 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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