Issue ID | 1266262 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10839863 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 04/07/15 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte equipped with nexen n5000 tires, size: 215/45zr/17 (na). While driving 40 mph, the front passenger side tire experienced a blowout. The vehicle was able to be pulled over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where they confirmed the blowout and diagnosed that the tire pressure sensors and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced; however, the contact noticed that both the front and rear driver side tires had bubbles. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was approximately 100. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRING, TX |
VIN pattern | KNAFX4A84F5XXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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