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2017 Kia FORTE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–140 of 140, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jul 20, 2016–May 22, 2018.

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May 22, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS564

NHTSA communication ID: 10141384

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP - CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES (UVO 3.0) - This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices (UVO 3.0) head units installed on 2017-2018MY vehicles.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10141384 at NHTSA
Apr 27, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBFUE038

NHTSA communication ID: 10136503

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - CANISTER CLOSE VALVE INSPECTION AND AIR DRAIN CASE REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and if necessary, replace the Air Drain Case on some 2014-18MY Soul (PS), produced from July 21, 2013 through June 1, 2017, some 2012-2017MY Rio (UB), produced from June 21, 2011 through March 31, 2017, some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD) vehicles, produced from February 18, 2013 through March 2, 2017, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 through March 6, 2017, which may experience an early shut-off during fuel refill and/or a malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) illumination with DTC(s) P0449 or P0451.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Source record 10136503 at NHTSA
Mar 29, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS551

NHTSA communication ID: 10133175

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP - RATTLE NOISE FROM REAR OF THE VEHICLE (PS551) - This Pitstop contains information regarding a rattle type noise heard from the rear of the vehicle when closing a door or trunk on some 2016MY-2018MY vehicles.

Source components: BACK OVER PREVENTION · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK.

Source record 10133175 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS539

NHTSA communication ID: 10133170

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP - ENGINE COMPONENT RE-USE GUIDELINES - In general, parts and components removed during engine repairs should be considered serviceable, and should be thoroughly cleaned and transferred to the new engine.

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10133170 at NHTSA
Feb 16, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBTRA047_R2

NHTSA communication ID: 10130104

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - DRIVESHAFT SERVICEABILITY - This bulletin has been revised most recently to include additional information. This bulletin provides information regarding axle shaft serviceability for Kia vehicles equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT.

Source record 10130104 at NHTSA
Feb 12, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBTRA072A_R2

NHTSA communication ID: 10130105

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH - REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP), and some 2016-2017MY Optima (JF) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the following concerns: ? Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0705 - Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) Circuit Malfunction (active or history) ? CAN-related DTCs (For both Hybrids: CAN DTC C2243); ? Intermittent no crank/no start ? Erratic or harsh shifting; ? EPB and Hold lights illuminated intermittently; ? ?Key OFF? indicated after placing the selector lever into the ?P? position and depressing the Start/Stop button.Note: When this condition occurs, the ?P? position is not indicated on the instrument cluster.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10130105 at NHTSA
Jan 31, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS537

NHTSA communication ID: 10128612

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP - INSTANTANEOUS FUEL MILEAGE NOT PRESENT ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DISPLAY - This Pitstop provides information regarding the instantaneous fuel mileage not displayed in the fuel economy menu of the trip computer in Type A instrument clusters on some 2014-2018MY Forte (YD) and 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles. In some cases, an inadvertent press of the RESET (A) button may toggle the instantaneous MPG display off in the center display.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL.

Source record 10128612 at NHTSA
Jan 25, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBCHA081

NHTSA communication ID: 10128618

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some 2014-2017MY Forte (YD), produced from February 18, 2013 through November 15, 2016, and some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through February 9, 2017, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped or a rattle noise while driving.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · STEERING · STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION).

Source record 10128618 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBBOD181

NHTSA communication ID: 10128616

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: OUTSIDE REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION (SA327) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outside rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 23, 2016 to August 15, 2017, which may exhibit evidence of water intrusion in the outside rear combination lamps.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10128616 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBBOD157_CLOSED

NHTSA communication ID: 10128613

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - BOD157/SA256 CLOSED. REFER TO TSB BOD181/SA327

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS.

Source record 10128613 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2018Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBTRA072A_R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10128585

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: INHIBITOR SWITCH REPLACEMENT (SA317A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the inhibitor switch on some 2017MY Optima (JFa), Sorento (UMa), Optima Hybrid (HEV), Optima Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Sportage (QL), Forte (YD), and Sedona (YP) vehicles, equipped with a front wheel drive 6-speed transmission, which may experience the concerns listed below. These concerns may be due to the inhibitor switch not allowing the correct gear position signal to be sent to various control units.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT.

Source record 10128585 at NHTSA
Dec 12, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG181

NHTSA communication ID: 10127032

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: IGNITION COIL OR COIL RFI SPRING REPLACEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA321) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace all four (4) ignition coils or replace all four (4) coil radio frequency interference (RFI) springs on some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 16, 2017 through September 7, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination (MIL) ON with DTC P030X (P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304).

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10127032 at NHTSA
Dec 6, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBTRA067

NHTSA communication ID: 10127034

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL PRESSURE CHARACTERISTIC VALUES DATA TRANSFER - This bulletin provides information regarding data transfer of automatic transmission (A/T) characteristic values on 2015MY-2018MY K900 (KH) vehicles equipped with A8TR1 8-speed A/T and 2017MY~ Sportage (QL), Forte (YDm), and Cadenza (YG) vehicles equipped with the GEN2 Type (A6MF2-2 6-speed / A8LF1 8-speed) A/T. The type of solenoid valve used to control gear shifts changed from indirect to direct control type to reduce oil capacity and improve fuel efficiency.

Source components: POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10127034 at NHTSA
Sep 25, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG176

NHTSA communication ID: 10119125

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - SERVICE ACTION: ELECTRIC THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (SA308) - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the electric thermostat on 2017MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 23, 2016 through March 15, 2017, which may exhibit a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ON with DTC P0128.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL.

Source record 10119125 at NHTSA
Sep 7, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG162R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10119122

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB - DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - Revised - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10119122 at NHTSA
Jul 14, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS512

NHTSA communication ID: 10115237

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: QUICK START GUIDE (QSG) DISCOLORATION - Some 2017-2018MY Forte (YDm) vehicles may experience some fading/discoloring (yellowing) of the Quick Start Guide (QSG) installed prior to delivery to your dealer. In the event you encounter this issue, a replacement QSG can be ordered and shipped to your dealer in maximum quantities of five (5) per order, at no charge. Overnight shipping is available at an additional charge to the dealer. When placing your order, reference the part number (A) listed on the back of QSG.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10115237 at NHTSA
Jul 5, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBTRA066

NHTSA communication ID: 10115240

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT (SA281) - This bulletin provides information related to the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) equipped on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 5 Door 1.6T vehicles, produced from September 22, 2016 through November 11, 2016, which may experience hesitation/delayed shifting during acceleration.

Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

Source record 10115240 at NHTSA
Jun 27, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS474

NHTSA communication ID: 10116101

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: TPMS SENSOR POSITION - When diagnosing TPMS-related DTCs, make sure you are investigating the correct sensor. The TPMS positioning from the manufacturer may be different from the positioning shown on a KDS.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10116101 at NHTSA
Jun 19, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG170

NHTSA communication ID: 10116121

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: ADAPTIVE VALUES RESET FOR DTC P0016 - This bulletin provides the procedure to reset adaptive values on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) 2.0L MPI vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 through April 26, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P0016 due to a stuck intake CVVT assembly. To correct this concern, reset the adaptive values of the engine ECU using the KDS as described in this bulletin.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10116121 at NHTSA
Jun 7, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG162

NHTSA communication ID: 10116117

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC17) - This bulletin provides information related to extracting ?in use performance tracking? emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of certain vehicles sold in California. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) requires the emissions data from vehicles with a minimum of 3,000 accumulated miles without reprogramming or resetting. To facilitate collection of this data at the dealer level, KDS screenshots will allow the capture of relevant parameters.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10116117 at NHTSA
Jun 5, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBENG165R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10116118

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced from May 30, 2016 to February 22, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10116118 at NHTSA
May 1, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS498

NHTSA communication ID: 10109858

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: ANTI-CONDENSATION LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Some Kia vehicles starting with 2016MY and all Kia vehicles, after and including 2017MY, incorporate an anti-condensation logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. The HVAC control head in these vehicles monitors ambient temperature to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature (about 60°F or below), the anti-condensation logic may automatically set the air intake mode to FRESH, depending on the other HVAC settings. The anti-condensation logic is also designed to ensure that air intake mode is set to FRESH, as long as all conditions are met. If the user changes the air intake to RECIRCULATION, the anti-condensation logic will take control again after 5 minutes, and change the air intake mode back to FRESH. If this results in an undesired operation, the logic may be enabled or disabled by following the procedure below.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · VISIBILITY.

Source record 10109858 at NHTSA
Apr 11, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ENG165

NHTSA communication ID: 10109839

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT FOR DTC P030X (SA285) - This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU) on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles equipped with 2.0L MPI engine, produced from May 30, 2016 to February 22, 2017, which may experience a malfunction indicator lamp illumination with DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, or P0304. To correct this concern, apply the improved logic to the ECU using the KDS download as described in this bulletin. For confirmation that the latest reflash has been applied to a vehicle you are working on, verify the ROM ID using the table on page 2 of this bulletin. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10109839 at NHTSA
Mar 21, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS493

NHTSA communication ID: 10109855

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING - Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio (JB), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER · VISIBILITY.

Source record 10109855 at NHTSA
Mar 20, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS481

NHTSA communication ID: 10109854

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PS481: DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (DCT) CHARACTERISTICS - All models with a 1.6L Turbo engine may come equipped with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), except the 2017MY~ Niro (DE) with a 1.6L Atkinson engine comes equipped with a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). This automatic transmission is unlike the conventional automatic transmission found in the complete line up of Kia vehicles. The new DCT improves fuel efficiency and can also provide a sportier feel. Certain aspects of this technology may lead to customer concerns if they are unfamiliar with it. To help maximize owner satisfaction on this new technology, Kia would like all dealership sales and service personnel to be familiar with the characteristics of this new transmission.

Source components: ENGINE · POWER TRAIN.

Source record 10109854 at NHTSA
Mar 20, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-BOD168

NHTSA communication ID: 10109824

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION - This bulletin provides information on front license plate bracket installation on some 2017MY Forte (YD, YDm) 5-Door vehicles which may not have corresponding dimples for the insertion of the front license plate bracket guide pins.

Source components: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY.

Source record 10109824 at NHTSA
Mar 8, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE106

NHTSA communication ID: 10109826

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, SOFWARE UPGRADE AND MILEAGE SETTING - This bulletin provides the procedure to perform a software upgrade and mileage setting on 2015MY~ Sedona (YP), 2016MY~ Sorento (UMa), and 2017MY~ Forte (YD, YDm) vehicles with newly replaced instrument clusters.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10109826 at NHTSA
Mar 7, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE124R2

NHTSA communication ID: 10109827

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10109827 at NHTSA
Feb 23, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE124R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10109885

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264A) - This bulletin has been revised and republished on February 23, 2017. The revisions include an updated Labor Op Code and a revised VIN list. This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10109885 at NHTSA
Jan 30, 2017Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE124

NHTSA communication ID: 10109808

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: SOFTWARE UPGRADE FOR AUDIO POWER ON IMPROVEMENT (SA264) - This bulletin provides the procedure to upgrade the Base Audio Gen 3.0 Type A software on some 2017 Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 16, 2016 to November 24, 2016, which may experience an intermittent power-on concern after vehicle ignition is switched on and an error message: ?Park the vehicle first to operate Bluetooth setting? while the gear shifter is in ?Park? position. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the concern.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10109808 at NHTSA
Dec 2, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-BOD157

NHTSA communication ID: 10116814

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB -SERVICE ACTION: REAR COMBINATION LAMP WATER INTRUSION - SA256 - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the outer rear combination lamp pads on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 24, 2016 to October 13, 2016, which may exhibit evidence of water intrusion in the outer rear combination lamps. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace both left and right outer rear combination lamp pads. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS.

Source record 10116814 at NHTSA
Nov 15, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS472R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10109781

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: HVAC VENTILATION LOGIC OPERATION - Starting with 14MY Soul (PS) (with the exception of PSEV) and complete new models such as K900 (KH), Sedona (YP), Sorento (UMa), Optima (JFa), Sportage (QL), and 17MY Forte (YD, YDm), etc., equipped with a sunroof, a ventilation logic has been applied in order to prevent exhaust gases flowing into the vehicle due to the pressure difference (inside vs outside) that is generated when driving with the sunroof open. This logic allows the system to automatically switch from RECIRCULATION to FRESH mode when the sunroof is open.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY · EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10109781 at NHTSA
Nov 10, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-BOD156

NHTSA communication ID: 10109768

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: REAR DOOR WITH HIGH EFFORT TO OPEN/CLOSE (SA254) - This bulletin provides the procedure to lubricate the rear door checkers on some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from September 7, 2016 to October 6, 2016, which may experience a high effort to open or close the rear doors.

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.

Source record 10109768 at NHTSA
Nov 8, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE112R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10109771

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12, 2016, to improve Bluetooth® pairing.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE.

Source record 10109771 at NHTSA
Oct 27, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSB-ELE112

NHTSA communication ID: 10109680

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BASE AUDIO SYSTEM UPGRADE BLUETOOTH PAIRING ISSUE (SA239) - This bulletin provides the procedure for upgrading the base audio system software of some 2017MY Forte (YDm) vehicles, produced from May 15, 2016 to August 12, 2016, to improve Bluetooth® pairing.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC..

Source record 10109680 at NHTSA
Oct 21, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS475

NHTSA communication ID: 10109688

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING (AEB) OPERATION - An increasing number of Kia?s latest models are now equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB). Some customers may have interest and/or questions regarding this new technology, including what type of feedback they can expect from this system. The information provided below is a brief reference. The service information found on KGIS including the Owner?s Manual will provide more detailed information.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.

Source record 10109688 at NHTSA
Sep 30, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS266R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10090945

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: HVAC RECEIVER/DRYER - DESICCANT REPLACEMENT - IN THE EVENT OF A HVAC SYSTEM CONCERN IN WHICH METAL PARTICLES OR SHARDS HAVE CONTAMINATED THE SYSTEM, THE DESICCANT OR THE ENTIRE A/C RECEIVER/DRYER ASSEMBLY MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT MAY BE IMPOSSIBLE TO REMOVE ALL METAL CONTAMINANTS FROM THE RECEIVER/DRYER DURING THE A/C FLUSHING PROCEDURE. REFER TO THE INCLUDED TABLE FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ON COMPONENT REPLACEMENT BY MODEL. IF YOU SUSPECT A PLUGGED EXPANSION VALVE, THE INLET SCREENS CAN BE CLEANED. IF THE VALVE IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AN INLET SCREEN AND IS RESTRICTED, THE EXPANSION VALVE MAY ALSO NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10090945 at NHTSA
Sep 13, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS461R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10090961

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: DTC P0014 – EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE - WHEN ENCOUNTERING A CUSTOMER CONCERN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON IN THE DASH ON SOME 2017MY FORTE (YDM) WITH A 2.0L NU MPI ENGINE, CHECK FOR THE PRESENCE OF DTC P0014 – EXHAUST CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER-ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. TO ADDRESS THE CONCERN OF MIL ON WITH P0014 ACTIVE, FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED BELOW.

Source components: ENGINE.

Source record 10090961 at NHTSA
Sep 6, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

PS463

NHTSA communication ID: 10090962

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

PITSTOP: TRUNK LID LINER DELETED ON LX MANUAL TRANSMISSION MODELS - ALL 2017MY FORTE (YDM) LX MODELS EQUIPPED WITH A MANUAL TRANSMISSION DO NOT INCLUDE A TRUNK LINER ON THE UNDERSIDE OF TRUNK LID. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THIS COMPONENT IS NOT LISTED IN THE BILL OF MATERIALS (BOM) AND IS NOT AVAILABLE ON THE MANUAL TRANSMISSION 4DR MODEL. INSTALLATION OF A TRUNK LINER WILL NOT BE COVERED BY KMA WARRANTY POLICY AND IS SUBJECT TO DEALER CHARGEBACK.

Source components: EQUIPMENT · STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID.

Source record 10090962 at NHTSA
Jul 20, 2016Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TSBELE113R1

NHTSA communication ID: 10089401

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

TSB: ANDROID AUTO™/APPLE CARPLAY™ SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES THE PROCEDURE FOR UPGRADING AVN 4.0 AND UVO 3.0 AUDIO SYSTEM SOFTWARE TO INCLUDE ANDROID AUTO AND APPLE CARPLAY SOFTWARE.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · EQUIPMENT.

Source record 10089401 at NHTSA