Issue ID | 1274041 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10853828 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 09/03/16 |
Component | TIRES:VALVE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 kia sorento. While operating the vehicle, the front driver side tire sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the valve stem was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who also discovered that the upper and lower ball joints were faulty and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 112,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NIGRA FALLS, NY |
VIN pattern | KNDJC736175XXXXXX |
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 | 13/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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