Issue ID | 1683660 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11350211 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 10/08/20 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the headlights failed to remain illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to daytona kia (510 n nova rd, daytona beach, fl 32114), and the dealer informed the contact that the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact was informed that the issue may be with the battery. The contact stated that she purchased a new battery however, the failure recurred. The contact stated when she left the dealer on her way to her residence, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALM COAST, FL |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A2XE7XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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