| Issue ID | 1150768 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10676942 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 20/01/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kumho tire solus kh25 215 55 r17 developed 2 golf ball sized bulges on the tire's outside sidewall. I called kumho & explained the problem to them. They told me over the phone that i must have hit a curb & it would be road hazard therefore not covered. I know the vehicle never hit a curb. They told me i can take it to a dealer & have them inspect the tire. They said 99. 9% it is the drivers fault. The number they gave me was to national tire & battery. They said they do not deal with kumho tires. They stop selling them because of to many problems. I called back & was told to take it to sears. They didn't know the phone #. This is a safety issue. It has delayed me from taking my vacation to florida. It is a safety issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15559 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WALDORF, MD |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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