Issue ID | 1166438 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10694230 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 07/03/15 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | For the second time on this vehicle the metal stem for the tpsm has broken off, deflating the tire. This time while inflating the tire, the first while parked,. Had this occurred at highway speeds an accident may have occurred kia dealer advises they are not covered under warranty even though they are "safety" equipment. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 32000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | KNAFU6A21A5XXXXXX |
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 |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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