KIA K900 (2015-2016): Exterior lighting
Recall 16V210000 · Apr 12, 2016 · Kia Motors America
3,099
vehicles affected
3,099
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V210000
- Date
- Apr 12, 2016
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 3,099
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V210000?
1 model: Kia K900 (2015-2016), about 3,099 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V210000?
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.
What can happen?
Loss of headlight illumination may reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.