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December 21, 2018 Service bulletin

TSB -combination TSB / service action: coolant leak ? obc inlet hose detaching (SA365)

Kia technical service bulletin TSBELE161 for 2018-2019 Kia Niro.

Bulletin number
TSBELE161
Component
Engine and engine cooling
Summary
TSB -COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: COOLANT LEAK ? OBC INLET HOSE DETACHING (SA365) - This bulletin provides the procedure to install an onboard charger (OBC) quick disconnect spacer on some 2018-2019MY Niro (DE PHEV) vehicles, produced from March 21, 2018 through August 22, 2018, which may experience the OBC coolant inlet hose detaching. If detached, the following Hybrid System/Refill Inverter Coolant Warning(s) and/or HV DTCs may set: P0A93, P0A3C, and/or P0A3E. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to install a spacer at the OBC coolant inlet hose. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs.

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