Issue ID | 1020033 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10550159 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 29/10/13 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving home, the low air pressure indicator turned on, and i stopped at a gas station to put air in the tires. I noticed that one of the tps on the rear wheel was cracked. Once i tried to remove the plastic valve stem cover, the valve stem broke releasing all air in the tire. I put the spare on, then contacted dealer. Dealer states that i need to purchase new tps, as the "sensor will not break on its own." car has 35k on it, still has factory warranty, however, this item is not covered. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HERKIMER, NY |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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