Issue ID | 1105010 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10629466 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/08/14 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 kia optima equipped with hankook optimo h431 tires, size 225/45r 18v. While driving 20 mph, the tire gauge indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic found an air bubble in the rear driver side tire. The tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin and dot number were unavailable. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 36,000 and the tire failure mileage was 7,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HARPERS FERRY, WV |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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Vehicle speed | 20 |
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