Issue ID | 1077254 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10598811 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 04/02/14 |
Component | TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYST |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl * the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that the low tire pressure sensor warning lamp illuminated and when she attempted to put air in the rear passenger side tire, the valve stem fractured. The contact mentioned that in a different occasion, the rear driver tire valve stem fractured and the sensor punctured the side wall of the tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and stated that the valve stem and sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 28,000 and the current mileage was 31,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MASSILON, OH |
VIN pattern | KNAFU6A2XA5XXXXXX |
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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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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