| Issue ID | 890638 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10434200 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 04/11/11 |
| Component | TIRES:VALVE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that the valve stems on the drivers side front and rear had fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who insisted that the contact broke them. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was approximately 32,400. Updated 12/12/11*lj the valve stem was replaced. Updated 12/23/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32400 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOME BEACH GARDENS, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAFU4A26A5XXXXXX |
| 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 | |
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| Date of purchase | 25/07/11 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Dealer's name | WEST PALM BEACH KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 561-433-1511 |
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