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March 1, 2016 Service bulletin

Chatter/rattle noise from engine after cold soak

Kia technical service bulletin TSBENG148R1 for 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza.

Bulletin number
TSBENG148R1
Component
Engine
Summary
Tsb: chatter/rattle noise from engine after cold soak - this bulletin provides information about the timing chain tensioner replacement on some 2014~16my cadenza (vg) vehicles, produced from sop through january 7, 2016, which may experience a brief chattering or rattling noise concern from the engine on start-up, after a cold soak. After confirming the noise concern, follow the procedures outlined in this tsb to resolve the concern.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 46 complaints in the engine category.

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