Issue ID | 989851 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10521294 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 12/06/13 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Kia case #[xxx] after inform kia on wheel stem failure due to corrosion(kia case number[xxx]) kia decided not to issue nor elevate the problem on wheel stem supporting nut failure. Kia did not accept my offer to ship the failed stem and nut for test or inspection. Kia denied to warrant the involved parts after offer the car for 100,000 miles or ten years "bumper to bumper" information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BRIGHTON, MI |
VIN pattern | KNAFT4A2XA5XXXXXX |
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 | 21/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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