| Issue ID | 864615 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10407504 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/10 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact previously owned a 2006 kia spectra. The tire brand was kelly charger gt and the tire size was p205/50/r16 (na). The dot was unavailable. The contact noticed premature wear on the tires and tread separation. The dealer replaced all four tires on several occasions. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was due to road conditions. The manufacturer was aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,074. Updated 08/01/11*lj the consumer received a letter from goodyear stating the tire failures were due to road hazards. Updated 08/31/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61074 |
| Number of Occurences | 7 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BOARDMAN, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121965XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 01/11/07 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | TAYLOR KIA |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-758-7281 |
| Dealer's city | BOARDMAN |
| Dealer's state code | OH |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44512 |