Paint Peeling off Door Panels (SA166) – 2015 Kia Sorento

2014-106

 

SUBJECT:

PAINT PEELING OFF DOOR PANELS (SA166)

 

This bulletin provides information related to an inspection of the door panels on some 2015MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from April 21, 2014 through May 2, 2014, which may exhibit paint peeling, flaking or bubbling from the upper surfaces of the door panels (see images below). All four doors should be inspected (excluding rear doors with the sunshade option) and, if necessary, all affected door panels should be replaced with Techline approval and per the applicable procedure on KGIS. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

 

REQUIRED TOOLS:

Tool Name	Figure	Comments
Non-Scratch Scouring Pads Scotch-Brite Brand (P/N COBNBW773076)		Source locally

 

AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:

Model	Production Date Range
Sorento (XMa)	From April 21, 2014 through May 2, 2014