| Issue ID | 905001 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446553 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 23/01/12 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated that the driver's side air bag light illuminated upon starting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the sensor within the seat failed. The contact was also informed that the air bag would not deploy in the event of a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 45,593. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45593 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POMPANO BEACH, FL |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE161155XXXXXX |
| 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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