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2007 KIA SPECTRA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1720852
Internal NHTSA #	11390505
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2007
File date	10/03/20
Component	STEERING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I was shopping at the grocery store and as i am backing out of the parking space, my steering wheel became very very stiff as i cut the wheel to position my car to move forward. I was able to drive forward, but when making a right or left turn the steering wheel was very resistant to the point that i actually had to turn the wheel all the way to right or left to make my turn. On 3/10/2020, i took my car to the mechanic and at first i was told i need the belts for a/c, alt and ps, replaced which i authorize and paid $171. 60 tax included. On 3/26/2020 i had to return my car to the mechanic due to same hard to steer problem. I was then told i needed to have my power steering pump replaced which i authorized and paid $353. 93 tax incl. Next on 4/7/20 the same problem of steering happened. I took it back to mechanic and was told i needed a rack and pinion (p/s rack), at a cost of $848. 63 total, which i paid. I had to take it back for the same problem on 7/14/202 and 8/17/2020 and 9/16/2020. I was not charged the last three dates of repair. I recently google searched for recalls and saw that the 2007 kia spectre had indeed been recalled. I called 800-333-4542 and was told my vin num shows no service campaign. I contest their findings i would like my complaint to be investigated. I am also requesting a total reimbursement of $1374. 16. Thank you, [xxx]. I look forward to hearing from you. Redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6) *cc
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	85106
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	GARNER, NC
VIN pattern	KNAFE121975XXXXXX
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
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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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Vehicle speed	1
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2007 KIA SPECTRA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2007 KIA SPECTRA Steering Problems, Complaints and Defects

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