Issue ID | 1457307 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11082288 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 23/03/18 |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Headlights flickered/ went out while driving at night on interstate. Had to break suddenly, rainy ,had the wipers going, radio on, gps plugged in to auxiliary plug. 7pturned the nob on the steering column on /off, headlights came back on. Went to the next exit. Stopped at traffic stoplight, right blinker, foot on brake, took foot off brake to make right turn, made steering wheel turned to right, lights flickered again. Happened on 3-23-18 9:30pm . Took to my mechanic today 4-1-18 - tcb auto in dallas ga, battery fine,bulbs fine, fuses fine, 3 weeks ago had oil change, new tires. Could not diagnose it.. Advised me online many reports ,even kia doesn't know how to fix it, ifafter bulletin,no recalls yet... Put in this report.. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70600 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MARIETTA, GA |
VIN pattern | KNDJN2A29E7XXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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