| Issue ID | 1457244 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11082237 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 27/03/18 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Our brand new 2018 car on the market has a tire mobility kit. This kit only seals a puncture & compresses for a short term trip to a local garage. As you well know, more than a puncture can occur while driving. No spare wells ("but donuts only" along with a jack at extra cost) are built to actually hold a real spare tire. There are circumstances all around this country of inadequate coverage of cell phone services, not to mention tire situations other than punctures. May i ask you how your agency consider this method of emergency repair considered safe for consumers? This system of safety should take highest priority! Someone needs to address this inadequate approach to the problem. Shame on your negligence!!! |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SMITHVILLE, MO |
| 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? | 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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