| Issue ID | 1167412 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10694968 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 11/03/15 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had 3 tire pressure monitor stems crack and disappear into the tire causing a flat at 3 separate occasions. The first time was at 38,000 miles, the last 2 were at 76,000 and within a week of each other. I called kia but they stated i have to have kia examine them. The first time kia told me that this just happens and charged me $200. I went to mavis tire the 2nd time and they replaced it for $83. I called kia today after the 3rd time and they told me to go to the dealer. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLAND MILLS, NY |
| 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? | N |
| 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 | 50 |
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