| Issue ID | 1499361 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11130740 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 03/09/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Side view mirrors will go down in backup position while driving resulting in a loss of vision on cars beside and behind you. Tried replacing with aftermarket mirrors and the same happens. This is third time this vehicle has had the same problem. Issue occurs anytime vehicle is started. You can set the mirrors, turn off the settings adjuster and at a random time they will go all the way down. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 38000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BYRAM, MS |
| VIN pattern | KNDMH4C77C6XXXXXX |
| 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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