| Issue ID | 815439 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10354707 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 14/07/07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia rondo. The contact stated that for more than three years the contact has had problems with the headlights dimming and flickering on the vehicle. The failure occurs when the rpms on the vehicle changes. The manufacturer has inspected the vehicle and stated they have no fix for the vehicle. The manufacturer told the contact that this failure would be corrected on the 2010 model. The failure mileage 20 and current mileage was 78000. The consumer believed the headlights were adjusted to high. The dealer informed the consumer that kia was aware of the problem with the 2010 model and was working on a fix. The tires were cupping in the rear, the rear brakes, battery and brake switch had to be replaced. The vehicle overheated. The vehicle would not come out of park. The dealer. The dealer replaced the brake pedal switch. The alternator was replaced. Updated evoq 02/28/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BALLSON LAKE, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG526977XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/03/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GARVEY'S KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | QUEENSBURY |
| Dealer's state code | NY |
| Dealer's ZIP code |