| Issue ID | 1214833 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10760176 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 29/08/15 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The kia spectra 2007 engine stalls after refilling. I did not 'top it off' at the gas station, it was simply filled up by the clicking of the fuel pump. The car stalled three times (all engine lights, brake lights suddenly turned on), wheel had weak control in the middle of the road, driving home (roughly 3 mile range). Fortunately, i was at the light every time (with people behind me). If i had been driving 60 miles per hour, i probably would've died, unaware of loss of vehicle control. I turned on my vehicle warning light immediately, and the cars behind me were able to get around me. I just took some time to research this, and apparently it's happening to a bunch of other people as well. Here's a youtube video documenting what happens, you basically lose control of your vehicle. Https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=kdmjj_kqgdu here's a list of other people who have seen this problem: http://www. Aboutautomobile. Com/complaint/2007/kia/spectra/fuel+system the car is now a death trap for me, i don't even know where to start since driving anywhere could potentially get me killed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 63800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GERMANTOWN, MD |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE121X75XXXXXX |
| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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