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2006 KIA SORENTO — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

fire · 845385 · 2011-03-04

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SORENTO
Year
2006
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Miles at failure
30,000
Speed
30 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 KIA SORENTO. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS OVERHEATED AND FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BULBS WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY THREE TO SIX MONTHS. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000. UPDATED 03/24/11*LJ

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10386504
Machine
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