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August 31, 2016 Service bulletin

Chatter/rattle noise from engine after cold soak

Kia technical service bulletin TSBENG148R3 for 2014-2015 Kia Sorento and 2014-2016 Kia Cadenza.

Bulletin number
TSBENG148R3
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), produced from february 1, 2013 through january 7, 2016, and some 2014~2015my sorento (xma) vehicles, produced from december 17, 2012 through december 11, 2014, 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 820 complaints in the engine category.

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