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August 1, 2013 Service bulletin

Kia: information provided regarding some vehicles, in states where heavy amounts of road salt is used for...

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-040 for 2011-2012 Kia Optima and 2011-2012 Kia Optima Hybrid.

Bulletin number
TSB-040
Component
Suspension: rear
Summary
Kia: information provided regarding some vehicles, in states where heavy amounts of road salt is used for de-icing and need to have both rear lower control arms replaced, that results in corrosion that causes a knocking or clunking noise. Models 2011-2012 optima.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 37 complaints in the suspension category.

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