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2008 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	777672
Internal NHTSA #	10320315
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	28/01/08
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Head lights are not adjusted correctly,left light is low causing a dark spot on that side. This happens when low beam is used. Right side shines out further,but it takes effect at the solid white line at the right side of road. I have had one close call i did not see the person till he got into the light of the right head light.
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Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	THURMONT, MD
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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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2008 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 KIA OPTIMA Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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