| Issue ID | 1602438 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11256580 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 18/09/19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia optima. The contact stated that the low beam headlights illuminated too low at night. The contact replaced the bulbs; however, the failure recurred. The contact read that the housing for the low beam headlights were burning out due to the receptive strip melting when the front beams were being used. The contact took the vehicle to hagerstown kia (located at 10307 auto place, hagerstown, md 21740, 866-404-6114) where it was currently being diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 114000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PLAINFIELD, NJ |
| VIN pattern | KNAGR4A63B5XXXXXX |
| 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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