| Issue ID | 988715 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10520550 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 01/06/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Dear officer, i have purchased 2 sets of four tires (assurance tripletred, 215/70r15) in summer 2010 and 2011 (hyundai xg and kia sedona). I found that only one of tires shows a kind of cracks a lot on the side (i have the picture) relatively. I checked the date of manufacturing on the tire and found 'blank'. Three of four show the year and week (0923...). I also found that one of four tires in my another car has no date either. It's odd and suspicious to me. I have got them all from a goodyear store. I have some pictures to show the evidence. I am so scared when i realized that i have driven my cars on illegally updated or sold tires. [xxx] p. S. I already contacted goodyear and got feedback from my contact person at goodyear, saying that it's odd but can be happened. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FARMINGTON, CT |
| 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? | |
| 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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