| Issue ID | 864548 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407464 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 15/03/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 kia soul with nexen class a premium tires, size p205/55 r/16 and dot number ae8k. The contact stated the drivers side rear tire sidewall blew out on march 15, 2010 and on june 15, 2010. The contact confirmed that the front passenger side tire also began to exhibit a blister and would potentially blow out. The contact was told by the manufacturer that nothing could be done, because the tires were not under recall. The failure mileage was 16,933 for the first blow out and 21,731 for the second. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 16933 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIDGELEY, WV |
| VIN pattern | KNDJT2A22A7XXXXXX |
| 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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