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October 25, 2018 Service bulletin

Product improvement campaign (PI1803) - dealer service manager letter

Kia technical service bulletin VPI1803_DSM for 2012-2014 Kia Sorento, 2011-2014 Kia Optima and 2011-2013 Kia Sportage.

Bulletin number
VPI1803_DSM
Component
Electrical system
Summary
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN (PI1803) - DEALER SERVICE MANAGER LETTER - Attention: All Kia Dealer Service Managers, Kia is conducting a Product Improvement Campaign to perform a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 880 complaints in the electrical category.

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