| Issue ID | 1061498 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10585292 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/11/13 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Air bag warning light came on while driving. When occupant is seated in the occupant seat, "air bag warning off" light remains. A specialist diagnosed the occupant sensor as being defective, the same design and issue as in the 2006 kia rio and kia optima, both of which have been recalled for this same specific issue. The cost for repair is approx. $1600. A recall should be implemented for this issue on the 2006 kia spectra. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 80000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MARTINEZ, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121365XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
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