TSB: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure

Bulletin number

TSBELE044

Component

Electrical system

Summary

"tsb: high-voltage battery ordering and return procedure - this bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries for optima hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as ""high-voltage batteries"" or hvbs). Every kia-approved hybrid dealership’s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge-backs."

Owners of these vehicles have filed 48 complaints in the electrical category.