Issue ID | 908091 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10448929 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 18/02/12 |
Component | TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima. The contact noticed that the vehicle was not equipped with a spare tire and could be hazardous if the contact was left stranded if there was a blow out. The contact was concerned that if there was a blow out while there were occupants in the vehicle, the tow truck would not accommodate the other passengers. The dealer advised the contact to purchase a spare tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but failed to offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current and the failure mileages were 7,200. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7200 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SARASOTA, FL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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