NHTSA Complaint #11016226 — 2017 KIA FORTE VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11016226
Vehicle	2017 KIA FORTE
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	May 27, 2017
Date Filed	August 18, 2017
Mileage	2,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DUE TO THE GLARE ON THE WINDSHIELD, SHE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD CLEARLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERYTHING FROM THE DASHBOARD REFLECTED ONTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (GRIECO KIA OF DELRAY BEACH, 2255 S FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL, 33483) WHO STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE TO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED THE CONTACT A COVER FOR THE DASHBOARD, BUT THE COVER DID NOT FIT AND ALSO COVERED THE AIR BAGS. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,900.

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