Issue ID | 840842 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10378753 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SORENTO |
Model Year | 2008 |
File date | 25/01/11 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Michelin tire on vehicle completely blew out that almost caused a crash. Tire tore completely around the outer part. Vehicle was traveling about 70 mph on interstate when blowout occurred. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | LAGUNA, NM |
VIN pattern | KNDJD735085XXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 18/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | RWD |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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