| Issue ID | 1702754 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11373638 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | OPTIMA |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 07/11/20 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On november 7 while driving on a freeway in sc i had a catostrophic failure in my front left tire at 55 miles per hour. Fortunately i was able to exit safely and get my vehicle off the road. The tire was filled to manufacturer psi and was driven only 13,151 miles. The sidewall was blown out. I did not hit anything to cause this failure the tire is a kumho 215 r17 94 v. My vehicle is a 2018 kia optima s. I believe i should have a full replacement for this failure. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13151 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC |
| 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? | 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 | 55 |
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