Rear seat latch cable inspection and/or replacement (sa 219) - this bulletin describes the procedure to...

Bulletin number

TSBBOD131

Component

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Summary

Service action: rear seat latch cable inspection and/or replacement (sa 219) - this bulletin describes the procedure to replace the rear seat latch manual release cable on some 2016my optima (jfa) vehicles, produced from august 28, 2015 to december 15, 2015, which may experience deterioration of the plastic handle on the rear seat release latch. Follow the procedure outlined below to inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected seat release latch assembly with an improved part. Kia is requesting the completion of this service action on all affected vehicles.

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