| Issue ID | 774757 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10317925 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RONDO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 22/02/08 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Defective aluminum factory wheels - 2007 kia rondo ex. I was driving on a four-lane divided highway (u. S. Highway 11, southbound, 2 miles north of kinston, north carolina). Speed was approx. 55 mph. I moved to the passing lane to overtake a tractor trailer truck. I immediately came upon some road debris in the passing lane and the tires on the left side of the car drove over some of it . None of it appeared larger than 2x4 lumber. The debris, probably items that fell off of a contractor's truck, bent both wheel rims on the driver's side letting the air out of the tires. I temporarily lost control of the car. I grabbed onto the steering wheel to stay on the road. I steered the car toward the right lane, and coasted until the speed came down below 25 mph. Had i hit the brakes i believe the car might have rolled over. I pulled over and parked on the right side of the road and called for help. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOLDSBORO, NC |
| VIN pattern | KNAFG526X77XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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