| Issue ID | 1165217 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10693342 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | FORTE |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 07/03/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2014 kia forte equipped with nexen tires, tire line: cp671, tire size p215/45/17, and dot number: 8e0kaehl3913. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the rear driver's side tire exploded as the tire pressure monitoring warning light illuminated. The contact was able to maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. In addition, the rear passenger's side tire exhibited a medium size bubble on the tire sidewall. The two defective tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 11,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAFZ4A86E5XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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