| Issue ID | 1681241 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11344304 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | K900 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/08/20 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia k900. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph at night, the headlamps were not adequately illuminating the roadway. The contact stated that after observing the vehicle, they noticed that the headlamps were facing downwards. The contact contacted the dealer gerald kia of naperville (1661 aurora ave, naperville, il 60540, (630) 445-2542) who informed the contact that the auto mode for the headlamps failed due to the motor failing and needing to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v210000 (exterior lighting) and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHTON PARK, IL |
| VIN pattern | KNALW4D48F6XXXXXX |
| 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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