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September 13, 2019 Service bulletin

SC180 Owner Notification Letter

Kia technical service bulletin SC180_OWNR for 2014-2016 Kia Forte and 2014 Kia Forte Koup.

Bulletin number
SC180_OWNR
Component
Electrical system
Summary
SC180 Owner Notification Letter - Dear Kia Forte Owner, Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Emissions Service Campaign to update the software programming on the Engine Control Module. Kia has become aware that certain 2014-2016 MY Forte vehicles may have engine calibrations that were not optimized for emissions standards under certain specific conditions. These calibrations may cause the vehicle to release air pollutants which exceed Federal and California standards. These standards were established to protect your health and welfare from the dangers of air pollution.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 110 complaints in the electrical category.

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