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2006 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	648745
Internal NHTSA #	10206534
Manufacurer	KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2006
File date	16/10/07
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. While driving approximately 15 mph, the contact noticed that the rpm's would increase rapidly when attempting to decelerate. She had to continually apply pressure to the brakes in order for the vehicle to completely stop. Occasionally, while the vehicle was idling, it would drift while the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and they replaced the ecu. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 14,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	14000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	TROY, IL
VIN pattern	KNAFE121265XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	03/07/06
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	U
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	15
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Dealer's name	COURTESY KIA
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2006 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2006 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

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