| Issue ID | 588130 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10157287 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | AMANTI |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 11/05/06 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 60 mph and above a roaring noise was heard coming from the driver's side front wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the wheel barren was replaced. The noise persisted but not as severe. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who determined the tires needed to be replaced. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | EASLEY, SC |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 02/02/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 60 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KIA OF GREER |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | GREER |
| Dealer's state code | SC |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 29650 |