Issue ID | 628624 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10189593 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 02/05/07 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia sorento. The failure mileage was 20000 and the current mileage was 41380. The tail lights had been changed five times and kept burning out. The contact stated the tail lights were a safety issue because someone could run into the back of the vehicle.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 20000 |
Number of Occurences | 5 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | LARGO, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJD733745XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/03 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | CROWN |
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