| Issue ID | 860656 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10402894 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2005 |
| File date | 08/05/11 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2005 kia spectra. The contact stated when he engaged the clutch pedal to change from neutral to first gear, the clutch arm became stuck and the vehicle would not shift into gear. A mechanic consulted with the consumer and stated that the clutch arm failure appeared to be heat related as the metal expanded in hot temperatures and caused the arm to bind up. A call to the dealer was made who refused warranty, but otherwise service.. The failure and current mileage was 43,000. Updated 07/18/11 |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 43000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | COPPELL , TX |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121055XXXXXX |
| 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? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
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