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2005 KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Moun Recall


NHTSA Recall #	76682
NHTSA Compaign #	11V256000
MFG Compaign #	SC090
Manufacturer	KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
Supplier	KIA
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2005
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUN
Date of notification	06/06/11
Begin date of manufacuring	07/11/03
End date of manufacturing	06/03/07
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	25/04/11
Report created	28/04/11
Regulation part number
FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	58322
Defect summary	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 summary	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.
Corrective action	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.
Recall 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 http://www. Safercar. Gov .

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2005 KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Moun Recall

2005 KIA SPECTRA Fuel System, Other Storage Tank Assembly Moun Recall

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