| Issue ID | 1248158 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10811869 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SPECTRA |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/08/10 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 kia spectra. The contact stated that when a passenger moved a certain way in the front passenger seat, the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning remained illuminated without a passenger in the seat. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the air bag sensor under the passenger seat had failed and needed to be replaced. The contact was also informed by the dealer that the passenger seat and air bag sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 125000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | NARRAGANSETT, RI |
| VIN pattern | KNAFE122385XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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