Vehicle recall 11V256000 · April 25, 2011
2004-2007 Kia Spectra
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Notes
- Kia safety recall no. SC090.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V256000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 25, 2011
- Filed by
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- SC090
- Owner notification
- June 6, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 58,322
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Kia Spectra (2004-2007): 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
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