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May 17, 2019 Service bulletin

Parasitic draw inspection and rear door latch replacement

Kia technical service bulletin TSBELE163 for 2017-2018 Kia Optima Hybrid, 2018 Kia Niro PHEV and 2015-2018 Kia Soul EV and others.

Bulletin number
TSBELE163
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Summary
TSB: PARASITIC DRAW INSPECTION AND REAR DOOR LATCH REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for a parasitic draw and, if necessary, replace one or both rear door latches on some of the following vehicles which may experience a discharged 12v battery.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints in the locks category.

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