| Issue ID | 1712528 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11384457 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 07/12/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the driver's side headlight became inoperable without warning. After opening the hood, the headlight worked as designed. Additionally, while using the left turn signal, the driver's side head light became inoperable. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 59,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LOCUST GROVE, GA |
| VIN pattern | 3KPFL4A74HEXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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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