| Issue ID | 1030829 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10558034 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors Corporation |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 16/10/13 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2006 kia spectra. The contact stated that a burning odor was present in the vehicle and the heat blower would not operate. The contact indicated that she was unable to defrost the front windshield because the heat blower was inoperable. The failure was diagnosed by the dealer who stated that the heat blower wire harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 118,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MENOMONIE, WI |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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