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The contact owns a 2012 Kia Forte. While driving 40 mph, both rear wheel bolts fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the bolts were corroded. The vehicle was repaired by the independent mechanic. On a different occasion, while driving at an unknown speed, the front driver side wheel detached. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for the second time where it was diagnosed that the studs were corroded. The wheel on the driver's side was replaced. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 150,000.
- Franklin, VA, USA
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- Franklin, VA, USA