Kia Ld Spectra

Model Ld Spectra made by Kia got 7 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, digital instrument panel and electrical system. Technical service bulletines regarding exterior lighting, parking brake. There was one recall concerning air bags .

Ld spectra year 2004

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 2004

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
AIR BAGS
05V431000	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.	from 12/11/2003 to 04/18/2005	V (Vehicle)	73641	10/31/2005	MFR	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC	09/21/2005	09/28/2005
Defect Summary	On certain vehicles equipped with an advanced air bag feature, the occupant classification system (ocs) installed in the right front seat of the vehicle may misclassify a child restraint seat (crs) as an adult. this may occur if the crs is installed after an adult has been seated in the right front seat. if there has not been a 'key on' ' key off' cycle with the right front passenger seat empty prior to installation of the crs.
Consequence Summary	The possibility of misclassification of a crs as an adult may allow the right front airbag or side impact airbag to deploy in a crash and could result in injury to the right front occupant.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's ocs electronic control unit (ecu) to remove the feature that may cause the crs to be recognized as an adult. the recall began on october 31, 2005. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes	Kia recall no. sc-053.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
KT-2008082201	08/28/2008	10026726	Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe	12/09/2008
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
KT-2008082201	08/28/2008	10026726	Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe	12/09/2008
PARKING BRAKE - INDICATOR LIGHT
KT-2008082201	08/28/2008	10026726	Kia: all models. article provides information relating to the improved durability of bulb life for rear combination bulb; rear stop lamp/tail lamp bulb utilized on multiple kia models. *pe	12/09/2008

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
AIR BAGS - FRONTAL - SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
10/21/2004		1	06/15/2004
	Dt: the contact complained about an ongoing problem with the air bag sensor located in the passenger seat. the light in the dashboard intermittently flashed. the dealer completed recall 05v431000 repairs. however, the problem recurred even after recall work was completed. she made contact with the manufacturer, who suggested she return to the service dealer. *ak
10/30/2005		30	03/29/2005
	Dt:the contact stated the passenger side air bag light came on. there was recall o5v431000, it was repaired under the recall. since the repairs the light came on intermittently. when the light came on it alerted the passenger that the airbag was not functioning. the dealership stated the passengers were not sitting in the seats properly. *ak
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
05/15/2006	11757	1	01/07/2005
	Dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. when restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
05/15/2006	11757	1	01/07/2005
	Dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. when restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/15/2006	11757	1	01/07/2005
	Dt*: the contact stated while driving all the exterior lights and dash board indicator lights went out. the vehicle was pulled off the road without incident and turned off. when restarted both exterior and dash indicator lights returned. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection; however the problem could not be duplicated. the manufacturer has not been alerted.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
06/15/2006		22	03/31/2004
	In the past 16 months i have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - i have taken my vehicle to a kia dealership twice this year and both times have been told there is nothing wrong with the lighting system - this is ridiculous. i have been driving with only my bright lights for the past month and a half as i refuse to replace any more headlights - they cease working in 1 to 12 days. *jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS
06/15/2006		22	03/31/2004
	In the past 16 months i have replaced both head lights and both brake lights a total of 22 times - i have taken my vehicle to a kia dealership twice this year and both times have been told there is nothing wrong with the lighting system - this is ridiculous. i have been driving with only my bright lights for the past month and a half as i refuse to replace any more headlights - they cease working in 1 to 12 days. *jb

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
AZ	SIERRA VISTA	85635	LAWLEY'S
CT	VERNON		SURBURBAN KIA
IL	ELGIN	60120	MCGRATH KIA	847 695 6700
TX	DALLAS	75237	SOUTHWEST KIA	972-590-9008