PS244 SUBJECT: MOISTURE PRESENT ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR If you encounter a customer complaint relating to moisture being present on the passenger side floor, check the evaporator lines as a possible source for the moisture. On some 2012-2013MY Rio vehicles, the evaporator lines may have been insulated with foam tubes that may not be adhering … Read more
2014-049 SUBJECT: OPTIMA HYBRID – NOISE DURING BRAKE ACTUATION This bulletin provides information to address a brake noise concern on some Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) vehicles, produced from February 15, 2011 through December 8, 2013, which may exhibit a “squeaking” and/or “honking” noise when applying the brakes rapidly. Click on the link below … Read more
2012-039 SUBJECT: CAUTION DURING REAR UPPER ARM SERVICE This bulletin provides cautionary information relating to the Optima when installing the rear upper arm to the subframe to prevent potential quality concerns regarding rear upper arm bolt. Without properly aligning the bolt holes of rear upper arm and subframe (horizontally), the bolt securing the rear upper arm … Read more
PS422 SUBJECT: ABS HECU REPLACEMENT DUE TO HESITATION CONCERNS When addressing customer concerns regarding hesitation from the vehicle on hard acceleration, test drive the vehicle to verify the concern. Prior to test driving the vehicle, eliminate common Electronic Stability Control (ESC) trigger factors such as excessive or unevenly worn tires and slippery road … Read more
2014-104 SUBJECT: DRIVER’S SIDE SEAT CUSHION COVER DETACHING This bulletin provides information about some 2012~2013MY Optima (QF) models, produced from August 9, 2011 through April 11, 2013, which may experience a loose or disengaged driver’s side seat outer trim cover. Follow the procedure outlined in this TSB to correct the concern. … Read more