Brake Light Switch problems of the 2007 Kia Motor Amanti

The contact owns a 2007 kia Amanti. While parked, the contact noticed that the exterior brake lights would not function. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 09v130000 (exterior lighting: brake lights: switch) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

The contact owns a 2007 kia Amanti. She stated that the check engine light and the check tire sensors were illuminated. She took the vehicle to the dealer to be repaired; however, an hour after the repair was made the tire sensor and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the closest repair facility who stated that the brakes failed. Although there was a recall describing the identical failure, NHTSA campaign number 09v130000, her VIN was not included. Repairs were scheduled per her extended warranty. The current and failure mileages were under 60,000. Updated 3/10/10 updated 05/06/10.