NHTSA Complaint #11060738 — 2016 KIA FORTE

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11060738
Vehicle	2016 KIA FORTE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	September 1, 2017
Date Filed	January 5, 2018
Mileage	38,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 KIA FORTE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SPARE TIRE FROM THE INITIAL PURCHASE OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE THAT PROGRESSED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE PREMATURELY FRACTURED. THE DEALER (CLASSIC CHEVROLET, 1-(888) 981-6002) HAD BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AFTER THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. *TT *TR

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