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July 1, 2015 Service bulletin

Kia: some vehicles would hesitate on hard acceleration and electronic stability control (ESC) light...

Kia technical service bulletin TB-PS-422 for 2012-2013 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number
TB-PS-422
Component
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Summary
Kia: some vehicles would hesitate on hard acceleration and electronic stability control (ESC) light illuminates; would need to replace hydraulic electronic control unit (hecu) with latest software module. Model 2012-13 optima.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 36 complaints in the driver assistance category.

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