Issue ID | 1215370 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10760599 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 29/08/15 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a kia optima in december of 2014. At 8,000 miles i noticed unusual wear on my tires, i had them rotated and balanced at 7,500. I recently went to america tires with the mileage at 14,50 they confirmed that the tires were worn down to less than 50% of the tread. They rotated and balanced them but the life of my tires is short. It appears that the tires are inferior. I feel unsafe driving my car. I have driven several cars however i have never had to replaced tires this soon on a vehicle. I have about 5 to 7 thousands miles left before replacement is needed. The tires in question are nprizah8. My fear is that several unsuspecting people are driving around on these unsafe tires which could cause serious problems. Especially those who don't have regular service on their tires. Can you tell me if there has there been any issues with these tires? |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14050 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TORRANCE, CA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGM4A71EGXXXXXX |
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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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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