| Issue ID | 1065233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10587826 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 15/12/11 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia rio. The contact stated that the rear tires became worn prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that there was a bent spindle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 41,000. Updated 08/21/2014*lj the consumer stated both spindles and the stabilizer bar were bent. The bearings were not riding true on the spindle. Updated 08/26/2014 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | PAYNESVILLE, MN |
| VIN pattern | KNADM5A35C6XXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | KIA OF ST. CLOUD |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | WAITE PARK |
| Dealer's state code | MN |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 56387 |