NHTSA Complaint #10493319 — 2003 KIA SPECTRA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10493319
Vehicle	2003 KIA SPECTRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	December 19, 2012
Date Filed	January 17, 2013
Mileage	178,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE BRAKE FLUID PROPORTIONING VALVE IS LEAKING FOR NO REASON. NOT A SERVICEABLE PART. MUST BE REPLACED. NOT A WEAR AND TEAR PART EITHER. VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH 2002 AND 2003 RESEARCH STATED. THANKS. *TR

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