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July 5, 2019 Service bulletin

ECU upgrade - steering logic improvement

Kia technical service bulletin TSBCHA060_R5 for 2016-2018 Kia Sorento and 2011-2014 Kia Optima.

Bulletin number
TSBCHA060_R5
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Summary
TSB: ECU UPGRADE - STEERING LOGIC IMPROVEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the MDPS ECU software upgrade for some 2012-2014MY Optima (QF), produced from August 2, 2010 through July 27, 2014, and 2016-2018MY Sorento (UMa) vehicles, produced from October 27, 2014 through August 22, 2017, which may experience a notchy feel in the steering wheel. To correct this condition, the vehicle should be evaluated using the MDPS Effort Measurement Software detailed in the repair procedure starting on page 2 to determine whether an improved steering logic should be installed in the MDPS ECU, or if the Steering Column and Housing Assembly replacement is required.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 802 complaints in the steering category.

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