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June 1, 2012 Service bulletin

Kia: when engine is at 2000 RPM and operating temperature, it may experience, from the balance shaft...

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-119 REV-1 for 2012 Kia Optima, 2012 Kia Sportage and 2012 Kia Forte.

Bulletin number
TSB-119 REV-1
Component
Engine
Summary
Kia: when engine is at 2000 RPM and operating temperature, it may experience, from the balance shaft module (bsm), a whistling noise.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 915 complaints in the engine category.

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