Issue ID | 1702754 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11373638 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 07/11/20 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On november 7 while driving on a freeway in sc i had a catostrophic failure in my front left tire at 55 miles per hour. Fortunately i was able to exit safely and get my vehicle off the road. The tire was filled to manufacturer psi and was driven only 13,151 miles. The sidewall was blown out. I did not hit anything to cause this failure the tire is a kumho 215 r17 94 v. My vehicle is a 2018 kia optima s. I believe i should have a full replacement for this failure. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13151 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PAWLEYS ISLAND, SC |
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? | N |
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Date of purchase | 15/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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