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2004 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Software Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	648698
Internal NHTSA #	10206494
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2004
File date	23/05/06
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. The air bag controller (electrical system) is located directly underneath the cup holders. The contact stated that liquid leaks out of the cups and onto the computer, which caused it to short. Condensation also causes the computer that controls the air bag system to short. The contact previously replaced the electrical system at the cost of $800 and now it must be replaced again due to water entering into the computer system. The current mileage was 70,000 and failure mileage was 30,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	30000
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	ST. ALBANS, VT
VIN pattern	KNAFE121545XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	14/10/04
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	MAN
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	BERLIN CITY
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2004 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Software Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Software Problems, Complaints and Defects

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