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2013 KIA FORTE Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1016655
Internal NHTSA #	10547824
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2013
File date	12/10/13
Component	VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	At approximately 11:30 a. M., traveling on a two lane, paved road, at approximately 45 mph, heard a load "pop." noticed rear window had exploded. Pulled off road. All glass was still intact, but, in a million pieces. There was not any noticeable holes, indentations, or any obvious signs of what may have caused the damage. There did appear to be primary point of where the damage was coming from, one of the top defroster lines. Currently working with local dealer, same as where i purchased vehicle, to repair. Appears, manufacturer will handle, however, not certain.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10940
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TROUTMAN, NC
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	45
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2013 KIA FORTE Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 KIA FORTE Visibility Glass, Side Rear Problems, Complaints and Defects

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