| Issue ID | 736756 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10281944 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 25/08/09 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the air bag sensor in the front passenger seat failed. As a consequence in a situation that warrants the air bag may fail to deploy, which increases the risk of serious injury. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and a technician concluded that the entire air bag cluster under the seat needed to be replaced. However, the repair is not specified in the warranty so he would liable to pay the expense. The failure mileage was 82,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 82000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MUSKEGON, MI |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121655XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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