Issue ID | 503093 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10091988 |
Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SEPHIA |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 17/07/04 |
Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving 50 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the passenger's front tire blew out. Vehicle was taken to dealer for inspection. Manufacturer informed consumer that the tires that were put on the vehicle were the incorrect size. *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SALEM, WI |
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? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
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Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 50 |
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