Delta garnish and front bumper gap/wind noise adjustment (SA248)

Bulletin number

TSB-BOD152

Component

Structure: body: bumpers

Summary

TSB: SERVICE ACTION: DELTA GARNISH AND FRONT BUMPER GAP/WIND NOISE ADJUSTMENT (SA248) - This bulletin provides the information for applying soundproof padding to the Delta Garnish on 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from December 10, 2015 through October 14, 2016, and to inspect the front bumper and, if necessary, apply soundproof padding on some 2017MY Sportage (QL) vehicles produced from July 8, 2016 through August 30, 2016. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 24 complaints in the body category.