| Issue ID | 1020033 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10550159 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 29/10/13 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was driving home, the low air pressure indicator turned on, and i stopped at a gas station to put air in the tires. I noticed that one of the tps on the rear wheel was cracked. Once i tried to remove the plastic valve stem cover, the valve stem broke releasing all air in the tire. I put the spare on, then contacted dealer. Dealer states that i need to purchase new tps, as the "sensor will not break on its own." car has 35k on it, still has factory warranty, however, this item is not covered. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HERKIMER, NY |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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