Issue ID | 890638 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10434200 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 04/11/11 |
Component | TIRES:VALVE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that the valve stems on the drivers side front and rear had fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who insisted that the contact broke them. The manufacturer was notified. The failure and current mileage was approximately 32,400. Updated 12/12/11*lj the valve stem was replaced. Updated 12/23/11 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32400 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HOME BEACH GARDENS, FL |
VIN pattern | KNAFU4A26A5XXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 25/07/11 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | WEST PALM BEACH KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 561-433-1511 |
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