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2006 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	615413
Internal NHTSA #	10178425
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2006
File date	11/01/07
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* - the contact has a 2006 kia optima. The contact stated that at night while driving his vehicle at 25 - 35mph, he experiences an illumination problem with his left headlight. The contact stated that while the right headlight operating correctly, the left headlight casts a dark shadow, which hampers his ability to see. The contact also stated that this is not just a problem with his car, but with all of the kia model cars. The contact also stated that he had spoken with kia motors of america corporation on 01/11/2007 and was given a case number for his complaint (k1266127). Kia motors of america has admitted that the problem exists in all of the models and is uncorrectable, and that the vehicle meets federal standards, and therefore a recall is not in order. The contact stated that the vehicle must be taken out on a dark road and a left turn made to see the shadow from the headlights.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	3300
Number of Occurences	10
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	JACKSON, NJ
VIN pattern	KNAGE124165XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	09/11/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	RWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	PINE BELT AUTOMOTIVE INCORPORATED
Dealer's telephone number	732-349-3030
Dealer's city	TOMS RIVER
Dealer's state code	NJ
Dealer's ZIP code	08754

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2006 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Headlights Problems, Complaints and Defects

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