Loose crankshaft pulley partial repair
Kia technical service bulletin TSB_ENG243 for 2020-2023 Kia Forte.
- Bulletin number
- TSB_ENG243
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Summary
- TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI and 6-speed manual transmission, produced from May 15, 2019 through present, where excessive engine loads may cause the crankshaft pulley bolt to back out, causing the crankshaft pulley to come loose. If this condition occurs, a loose crankshaft pulley may cause the alignment dowel pin to shear and the crankshaft pulley to separate from the crankshaft.
Owners of these vehicles have filed 60 complaints in the engine category.
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