| Issue ID | 1221764 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10766502 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 06/03/15 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia soul equipped with general exclaim uhp tires, size: 195/50/zr16. While driving 65 mph, the tpms warning light illuminated and the front driver side tire lost pressure. The contact noticed bubbles on the sidewall of the front driver side tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who confirmed the failure and also stated that there were bubbles on the inner sidewall on the front passenger side tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer of the tire was notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 70,000 and the tire failure mileage was 1,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 70000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CAMDENTON , MO |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A2XA7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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