| Issue ID | 847732 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10388308 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Formal complaint against enterprise and bridgestone/firestone regarding improperly maintained and defective tire(s) on a 2008 kia optima rented from enterprise rent-a-car, september 2008 that resulted in catastrophic tire failure accident. *kb the consumer also stated injuries were sustained from the accident. Called consumer to see if there was a police report and the number of injuries. *jb left consumer a voice-mail stating her complaint has been forwarded to the appropriate department. 05/10/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE |
| City and State | BAKER, LA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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