Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA recall 16V210000 · announced April 12, 2016 · filed by Kia Motors America · 3,099 units affected

The problem

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K900 vehicles manufactured December 18, 2013 to January 11, 2016 and equipped with LED headlights. In the affected vehicles, when using the multi-function light switch in "AUTO" mode, electrical resistance may build in the switch and result in the headlights flickering or turning off when driving.

The risk

Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the multi-function switch, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC130.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Kia K900
• 2016 Kia K900

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.