NHTSA Complaint #11187456 — 2016 KIA FORTE

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11187456
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	March 14, 2019
Date Filed	March 18, 2019
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

"TAKATA RECALL". MY HEADLIGHT WIRING ON THE DRIVER SIDE KEEPS MELTING AND BLOWING THE BULBS WHICH ARE NOT CHEAP. HAD IT FIXED SEVERAL TIMES BUT IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD TO ME AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED.

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