2005 KIA SPECTRA Recalls (2)

Campaign:
05V183000 on 04/27/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Manufactured:
02/21/2005 - 03/27/2005
Affected:
368
Defect:
On certain passenger vehicles, the steering tie rods may have a manufacturing flaw that affects the metallurgy.
Consequence:
If the rod cracks or fails, loss of vehicle steering control may occur which could result in a crash.
Correction:
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.
Notes:
Kia recall no. sc-047.customers 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.

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> .

2005 KIA SPECTRA TSBs (21)

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:
116100 electrical system:ignition:switch
Summary:
Key gets stuck in the ignition lock cylinder. kia tech times. *tt
Bulletin:
76
Component:
063100 engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control
Summary:
New name & maintenance schedule for evap canister vent filter. kia technician times. *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:
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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