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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V256000 | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | from 11/07/2003 to 03/06/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 58322 | MFR | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION | 04/25/2011 | 04/28/2011 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Kia is recalling certain model year 2004-2007 spectra ld vehicles manufactured from november 7, 2003, through march 6, 2007, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. there is a possibility that corrosion of the fuel tank straps which hold the tank may occur as a result of prolonged exposure to road salt. as a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may separate allowing the fuel tank to contact the ground and possibly disrupt the integrity of the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel tank can fall from the vehicle and strike the ground which could cause a fuel leak. leaking fuel can create a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the fuel tank straps and attaching hardware with new zinc coated parts. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. owners may contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Kia safety recall no. sc090.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||||
| 009 | 09/01/2005 | 10016799 | Replacement of the evap canister hose vent elbow and the fuel tank (air) filter. *tt | 10/11/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 08/25/2011 | 55600 | ||
| Kia spectra ex 2004.5. constantly stalls and engine races at any time and any speed. i am forced to place transmission in n when i aproach a stop sign. i avoid highways being afraid to stall at a high speed and cause a fatality to myself or another vehicle. problems started when vehicle was still under warranty. in a typical kia fashion i was told nothing was wrong.now out of warranty situation has got worse.my mechanic says is a design defect in the computer system or the fuel system. the internet is full with this same complaint from many spectra and another kia models owners. this deserve an investigation. a fatality may happen sooner or later. please, force kia to come forward about this issue. certainly they know what's wrong, but they always say nothing is wrong. | |||
| 04/02/2010 | 116862 | ||
| Fuel tank straps rusting out. my fuel tank straps rusted out causing one to drag the ground making sparks! i looked over the car and nothing is rusted like the straps, the exsust is good the heat shield and the fuel lines are good just the fuel straps are so rusted to the point they snapped! | |||
| 02/13/2006 | 19150 | 2 | 10/26/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when the vehicle is idling, it idles low and then revs up on it's own. the dealership replaced the main solenoid in the transmission. the problem returned, and the dealership is unable to diagnose a problem. also, two weeks after purchase, the check engine light illuminated. the dealership replaced the fuel sensor and this problem was repaired. the front passenger side window would not operate, up or down. the dealership determined the cable was unhooked and repaired it. | |||