2004 KIA SPECTRA Recall
- Campaign:
- 11V256000 on 04/27/2011
- Component:
- Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
- Manufactured:
- 11/06/2003 - 03/05/2007
- Affected:
- 58,322
- Defect:
- 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:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
2004 KIA SPECTRA TSBs (25)
- Bulletin:
- 008
- Component:
- 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
- Summary:
- Headlamp ground wire sealing to prevent moisture from entering the headlamp assemblies. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 028
- Component:
- 140000 air bags
- Summary:
- Advanced air bag occupant classification systems (ocs). *tt
- Bulletin:
- 81
- Component:
- 114300 electrical system:wiring: rear compartment/trunk
- Summary:
- Intermittent trunk light operation. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 81
- Component:
- 115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Summary:
- Wiper fuse spec change. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 101000 power train:clutch assembly
- Summary:
- Clutch switch p/n availability. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 83
- Component:
- 116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
- Summary:
- Key gets stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. kia tech times. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 013
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Mild driveline bump or shock while accelerating from a stop after the vehicle has been parked for more than one hour. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 84
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Techline faqs. kia technician times. volume 8, issue 4. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 009
- Component:
- 090000 fuel system, other
- Summary:
- Replacement of the evap canister hose vent elbow and the fuel tank (air) filter. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 017
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Charging system upgrade. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 055
- Component:
- 142000 air bags:side/window
- Summary:
- Airbag control unit (acu) logic reprogramming. kia is changing the acu logic to permit side curtain airbag deployment at all times. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 016
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- A second to third gear upshift shock after the vehicle is at operating temperature. also may be felt as a slip or flare followed by a shock while shifting from second to third gear. *tt
- Bulletin:
- 018
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008082201
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- 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
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008110606
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Kia: doors locking intermittently without driver input from the rke transmitter or key switch may be caused by wear on switch contacts in door latch assembly resulting in high resistance. *pe
- Bulletin:
- PS-150
- Component:
- 162300 structure:body:door
- Summary:
- Kia: on some 2004-2009 spectras the doors are locking intermittently without the driver commanding them to. *rm
- Bulletin:
- SC-122
- Component:
- 161100 structure: frame and members:underbody shields
- Summary:
- Kia: an additional application of anti-corrosion protection will be applied on some vehicles underbody components to help prevent corrosion. model 2004-09 spectra, 2006-10 optima, 2006-11 rio 2007-10 rondo and 2010-13 soul. *pe
- Bulletin:
- TSBSC122
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- "tsb: voluntary service campaign - application of additional anti-corrosion material (sc122) - to improve customer satisfaction, kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anticorrosion protection to various vehicle underbody comp
- Bulletin:
- DEALERPSC122
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. will be conducting a voluntary service campaign, as a preventative measure, to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2006-2011 my rio, 2004-2009 my spectra, 2
- Bulletin:
- OWNERSC122SPECTR
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Owner notification letter (sc122) - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america, inc. is conducting a voluntary service campaign to add additional anti-corrosion material to the underbody of all 2004-2009 kia spectra vehicles that were origi
- Bulletin:
- QASC122
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Questions and answers for voluntary service campaign sc122 ' underbody ' additional anti-corrosion treatment
- Bulletin:
- TSBTRA046
- Component:
- 100000 power train
- Summary:
- Tsb: automatic transmission fluid application guide - this bulletin provides information relating to the correct automatic transmission fluids that are required for each kia model. refer to the shop manual on kgis for the specific kia model
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085
- Component:
- 170000 latches/locks/linkages
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners utilized in various kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with sta
- Bulletin:
- TSB-GEN085R1
- Component:
- 354000 equipment:mechanical
- Summary:
- Tsb: mandatory replacement of locking/security hardware - by design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? some example
- Bulletin:
- PS539
- Component:
- 060000 engine and engine cooling
- Summary:
- Pitstop - engine component re-use guidelines - in general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.
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