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2009 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	811961
Internal NHTSA #	10351741
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	SPECTRA
Model Year	2009
File date	05/08/09
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia spectra. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility for routine maintenance when the contact was advised that the brakes, rotors and front brake shoes were badly worn and would need replacing. The contact stated that the rotors were scorched and the front passenger side brake exhibited bubbles. In addition, the rear driver side rotor was severely warped. The manufacturer offered to take the liability for repairs to the brake hose but would not assist with any further repairs, stating the failures were wear and tear related. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	51000
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	VINE GROVE , KY
VIN pattern	KAFE2218955XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	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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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.
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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.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 KIA SPECTRA Service Brakes, Hydraulic Problems, Complaints and Defects

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