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2005 KIA Spectra

2 recalls Risk Grade: C Most severe issue: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service.

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #11V256000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
What Happened
The fuel tank straps in your Spectra LD hold the tank in place. Over time, they can corrode from exposure to road salt, which could cause them to break.
Risk if Unfixed
If the straps break, the tank could fall and hit the ground, potentially causing a fuel leak. Leaking fuel can create a fire hazard, so it's essential to address this issue.
Free Fix
Your Kia dealer will replace the corroded straps with new, zinc-coated ones, free of charge. Schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
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 BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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Critical #05V183000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
There's a problem with the tie rods in your vehicle's steering system, which might not be strong enough because of a manufacturing flaw.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod breaks, you could lose control of your vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
The dealership will replace the entire steering rack assembly, including the tie rod, for free, and they've already been notified by phone and mail.
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Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE ROD CRACKS OR FAILS, LOSS OF VEHICLE STEERING CONTROL MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY, WHICH INCLUDES THE TIE ROD COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WERE NOTIFIED BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 8, 2005. AN ADDITIONAL LETTER WAS SENT TO OWNERS WHO HAD NOT TAKEN THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. THIS LETTER WAS MAILED MAY 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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STEERING
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Other KIA Spectra Years

2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2004
1 recall

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