| Issue ID | 969301 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10502529 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPORTAGE |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 05/03/13 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 kia sportage equipped with kumho solus tires, size 225/60 r17. The contact stated that all four tire belts were wearing prematurely. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance to the contact. The manufacturer was also notified and offered no assistance. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage on the tires and the vehicle was 23,340. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 23340 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | KIRKSVILLE, MO |
| VIN pattern | KNDPBCA28B7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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