| Issue ID | 866334 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10409361 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 29/06/11 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra lx. The contact stated that after the vehicle was refueled, he heard a popping and dragging noise and found that one of the fuel tank straps had failed due to corrosion. The manufacturer would not assist with the repairs, stating that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 11v256000 (fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: mounting). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 99,334. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 99334 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SPARTA , TN |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121065XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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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