Issue ID | 924829 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10461876 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 08/06/12 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 kia forte. The contact stated that the low pressure tire warning light illuminated. The contact added air to tires and the problem was resolved. The failure recurred and the side passenger rear tire was constantly loosing air. The vehicle was taken to dealer however the contact did not receive a diagnostic. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the passenger rear tire exploded. The tire was replaced but the failure recurred with the new tire. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate current mileage was 44,000. The failure mileage was 39,920. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39920 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GLENDALE, AZ |
VIN pattern | KNAFU4A25A5XXXXXX |
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 | 24/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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