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December 1, 2017 Service bulletin

Pitstop - key fob and battery VIN labels

Kia technical service bulletin PS531 for 2018 Kia Sorento and 2018 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number
PS531
Component
Electrical system
Summary
PITSTOP - KEY FOB AND BATTERY VIN LABELS - To assist in improving product quality and warranty claims, key fobs/smart keys and the vehicle battery now have labels (A) containing the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). These labels have been applied beginning with October 21, 2017 production for Optima (JFa) and Sorento (UMa) from the Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia (KMMG) plant.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 63 complaints in the electrical category.

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