| Issue ID | 671404 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10224683 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 15/01/07 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2004 kia spectra. While driving 50 mph, the engine revved when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The failure occurred four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they were unable to find a defect. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 40,000. Updated 5/30/08 *cn the consumer stated the transmission slips from a stop it feels as though it is in neutral. Updated 05/30/08 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DULUTH, GA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFB121045XXXXXX |
| 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 | 28/07/06 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | U |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GWNITTE KIA PLACE |
| Dealer's telephone number | 678-804-2100 |
| Dealer's city | DULUTH |
| Dealer's state code | GA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 30096 |