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2007 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	995530
Internal NHTSA #	10525077
Manufacurer	Kia Motors Corporation
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2007
File date	15/07/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Owner noticed smoke coming from underneath the hood while driving, vehicle quit moving and would not restart. Upon inspection, the ign 2 30 amp fusible link located in the engine compartment fuse box was blown and the starter solenoid, located on the starter, was melted. It was discovered that there was no factory circuit protection between the battery and the starter solenoid. It is speculated that the ignition switch became stuck in the start position and melted the starter solenoid due to continuous starter operation after the initial start until melting and smoke occurred. While there was no fire this time, the absence of circuit protection on this circuit poses a serious risk because this wire runs from the battery, over the transmission, and up behind the engine, ultimately to the starter solenoid. There are many places where this wire could rub and wear off the insulation over time, causing a short to ground directly to the battery with no circuit protection.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	119767
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CINCINNATI, OH
VIN pattern	KNAFE121075XXXXXX
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	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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Vehicle speed	0
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2007 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA SPECTRA Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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