| Issue ID | 1401471 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11016226 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 27/05/17 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. The contact stated that due to the glare on the windshield, she was unable to see the road clearly. The contact stated that everything from the dashboard reflected onto the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (grieco kia of delray beach, 2255 s federal hwy, delray beach, fl, 33483) who stated that nothing could be done to the windshield. The manufacturer offered the contact a cover for the dashboard, but the cover did not fit and also covered the air bags. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 2,900. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2900 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | W DELRAY BEACH, FL |
| 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 |
| 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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