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April 10, 2017 Service bulletin

Backup warning system malfunction

Kia technical service bulletin TSB-BOD162R1 for 2014 Kia Sorento.

Bulletin number
TSB-BOD162R1
Component
Back over prevention
Summary
TSB: BACKUP WARNING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace ALL four (4) backup warning sensors on some 2014MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from January 8, 2013 through November 1, 2013, which may experience an inoperative and/or malfunctioning sensor(s). Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace ALL four (4) sensors in the rear bumper to resolve the concern. To enhance customer satisfaction, this bulletin outlines the replacement of ALL four (4) backup warning sensors, even when only one sensor is affected.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints in the driver assistance category.

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