2007 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> .
2007 KIA SPECTRA TSBs (28)
- Bulletin:
- 018
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Automatic transmission adaptive value reset/relearn. *kb
- Bulletin:
- 104
- Component:
- 103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
- Summary:
- Can resistor replacement for 06-07my spectra vehicles. *nj
- Bulletin:
- KT-2008082202
- Component:
- 053000 parking brake:indicator light
- Summary:
- Kia: parking lamps on and battery discharge intermittently overnight. *pe
- 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:
- TSB-022
- Component:
- 355100 equipment:other:labels
- Summary:
- Kia: load carrying capacity label requirements and instructions to comply with fmvss 110. providing information for the new requirements related to load carrying capacity (lcc) when certain accessories are added to a completed vehicle pri0
- 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:
- TSB-BOD-130
- Component:
- 353000 equipment:electrical
- Summary:
- Front passenger ocs sensor mat diagnosis and replacement - this bulletin provides information related to the replacement of the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs) sensor mat in 2007~2009my spectra (ld) vehicles, produced f
- 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:
- DEALERPSMSC122
- Component:
- 350000 equipment
- Summary:
- Dealer service manager memo (sc122) - kia motors america, inc. is 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, 20
- 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:
- TSBBOD095
- Component:
- 130000 visibility/wiper (pws)
- Summary:
- Tsb: windshield washer pump inlet filter replacement - this bulletin provides information relating to possible foreign debris accumulation on the windshield washer pump inlet filter. over time, some kia vehicles may exhibit a limited appli
- 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:
- WTY001
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Warranty bulletin: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - this warranty bulletin provides information related to the extension of warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant cl
- Bulletin:
- WTY001R1
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Revision: warranty bulletin: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - this bulletin provides revised information related to both the customer and dealer notification letter that was sen
- Bulletin:
- WTY001D
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Dealer principal memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors america, inc. is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classification system (ocs)
- Bulletin:
- WTY001DEALERPSM
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Dealer parts and service manager memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors america, inc. is extending the warranty coverage for the front passenger occupant classificati
- Bulletin:
- WTY001DEALERPSMR
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Revision: dealer parts and service manager memo: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra (ld) front passenger ocs sensor mat warranty extension (wty001) - kia motors is re-notifying the owners of the 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles of the warranty cov
- Bulletin:
- WTY001FORM
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Request for reimbursement form: wty001 - if you have paid to have the front passenger ocs replaced, you may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of that expense. mail this completed request for reimbursement form to kia, along with
- Bulletin:
- WTY001OWNER
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Owner letter: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america's highest commitment is to your safety. to that end, kia is extendi
- Bulletin:
- WTY001OWNERR1
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- "revision: owner letter: wty001 - 2007-2009 my spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension - dear kia spectra owner: kia motors america's highest commitment is to your safety. to that end, ki
- Bulletin:
- WTY001QA
- Component:
- 147100 air bags: occupant classification system ocs
- Summary:
- Q and a: wty001 - 2007-2009 my kia spectra vehicles front passenger ocs sensor mat kia new vehicle limited warranty extension q & a
- 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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