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2007 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	878310
Internal NHTSA #	10422395
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Brand	KIA
Model	SPORTAGE
Model Year	2007
File date	29/08/11
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My complaint is with kia motors america. They were required to issue a recall on the 'stop lamp switch' in 2009 for certain kia models including my 2007 kia sportage. I had my vehicle serviced in june of 2009 for this issue. Since then the "warranty" expired on the part and it is now broken again (i have no functional brake lights). The dealer indicated that they must charge me the full $160. 00 to fix it. However, there is a back order on the part, so i cannot drive my car legally for at least a week until the part comes in. This is concerning, why is the stop lamp switch continuing to fail? Obviously since the part is on back order there seems to be a bigger problem - the recall seems to have failed! I contacted kia motors directly to see if they would help. The responded absolutely not, it was my problem because it is out of warranty. I would have to incur the expense. How do i know once it's fixed it won't happen again. There seems to be multiple safety concerns: 1) driving with no brake lights and being unaware; 2) the esc malfunction causes the cruise control to fail/not shut of when you press the brake. I am concerned that peoples safety is at risk.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	70000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ASHBURN, VA
VIN pattern	KNDJF724877XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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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	35
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA SPORTAGE Exterior Lighting Problems, Complaints and Defects

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