| Issue ID | 1609090 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11267756 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 28/09/19 |
| Component | COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia rio. While driving 40 mph and approaching another vehicle's blind spot, the contact pressed the horn, but it failed to function. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to carworld (located at 11916 prairie ave, hawthorne, ca 90250, (833) 219-9951), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,241. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 87241 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | VAN NUYS, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNADM4A34F6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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