Issue ID | 648242 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10206143 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2007 |
File date | 30/05/07 |
Component | WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Hubcaps have 3/8" gap between rim and hubcap. Have tried weekly sinse may to get kia to fix the problem. This air space at highway sppeds could cause un stable steering and wheel bearing wear. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PHOENIX, AZ |
VIN pattern | KNADE123376XXXXXX |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/05/07 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | BIG BELL ROAD KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 602-346-5400 |
Dealer's city | PHOENIX |
Dealer's state code | AZ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 85022 |