How many recalls does the 2006 KIA SPECTRA have?

The 2006 KIA SPECTRA has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA?

The most recent recall was issued on April 25, 2011 and relates to the fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2006 KIA SPECTRA affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2006 KIA SPECTRA.

2006 KIA SPECTRA Recalls Canada & USA

1 Recall

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NHTSA (USA)CriticalAlso recalled in Canada

April 25, 2011

2004–2007 KIA SPECTRANHTSA Campaign #11V256000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

Defect

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.

Safety Risk

THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND ATTACHING HARDWARE WITH NEW ZINC COATED PARTS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542.

58,322 vehicles affectedMfr ref: SC090

2006 KIA SPECTRA Recalls — Canada & USA