| Issue ID | 993344 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10523639 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 09/02/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia sportage. The vehicle was equipped with hankook optimo h418 tires (na), tire size 235/60/16. The dot number was t7bnbwh. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who noticed that the rear passenger and driver's side tires tread were completely worn. The defect occurred one year after the new rear tires were mounted on the vehicle. The recent defective tires had not been replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the defect. The failure mileage was unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STURBRIDGE , MA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJE723187XXXXXX |
| 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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