| Issue ID | 1395571 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11011362 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| File date | 07/07/17 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia optima. While driving approximately 70 mph, the headlights flickered a couple of times and then stopped. The abs, air bag, and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mentor kia in mentor, oh) where it was diagnosed that the wiring was faulty. The contact kept the vehicle and provided the contact with a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 7,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CLEAVELAND, OH |
| VIN pattern | 5XXGT4L36HGXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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