NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V015 Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected: 86,880 Manufacturer: Kia Motors America SUMMARY: Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2014 Kia Forte vehicles manufactured December 5, 2012, to April 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the cooling fan resistor may overheat and melt. CONSEQUENCE: If … Read more
Kia J2534 Diagnostic Tool Software: The Kia J2534 Diagnostic Tool software is available for use on 2018 model year and newer Kia vehicles sold in the United States market. Utilizing Kia’s J2534 Diagnostic Tool software to diagnosis Kia vehicles requires a current paid Kia J2534 Diagnostic Tool subscription and a compatible SAE J2534-1/2 compliant pass-thru … Read more
SUBJECT: SEDONA (GQ) BRAKE PAD AND BRAKE DISC This service bulletin provides information regarding a brake judder or vibration felt when braking in a small percentage of 2004 & 2005M Y Sedona (GQ) vehicles. These vehicles were produced between 12/5/2003 and 11/1/2005. In the event a customer reports this condition, both the front brake … Read more
SUBJECT: Cooling Fan Noise This bulletin provides information relating to a change in the Sedona engine cooling fan. The Sedona engine cooling fan blades were redesigned as of 8/23/01 production to reduce fan noise. The new design engine cooling fan assembly may be used as a field fix for in-use complaint vehicles built before … Read more
SUBJECT: 3.8/3.3L Engine Noises This revised bulletin replaces information previously issued on June 1, 2007, Engine 028. It readdresses several noises on 3.8 or 3.3 litre engines used in 2006 and later Sedona (VQ) and 2007 and later Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL). Three separate noises are covered. Noise 1) 3.8/3.3L engines may … Read more