| Issue ID | 624753 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10186614 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/03/07 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | My sister-in-law owns a 2006 kia sorento and both rear tail lights are out and do not function, only the 3rd middle light works. I have since personally observed 4 kia sorentos in the los angeles area on the road with the left, right or both rear tail lights not functioning. I have also observed 3 kia sorentos in the sf bay area with the same problem. Other kia products may also have this issue but it is a major problem/concern with the sorento. This is a safety issue and may result in an accident or injury. Your action to contact the manufacturer is needed for a long term solution and/or recall. *jb |
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| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ALBANY, CA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Dealer's name | KIA OF SAN FERNANDO |
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