Rear shock absorber inspection & replacement (WTY047)

Bulletin number

WTY047_TSB (WTY047)

Component

Suspension

Summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: WARRANTY EXTENSION CAMPAIGN: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT (WTY047) - This bulletin provides information associated with the ‘Warranty Extension Program’ (WTY047) to inspect, and if necessary, replace one or both left and right rear shock absorber assemblies on certain 2023-2025MY Sportage (NQ5), Sportage Hybrid (NQ5 HEV), and Sportage Plug-in Hybrid (NQ5 PHEV) vehicles listed in the table below and were originally sold or are currently registered in one of the 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used. The 28 states where heavy amounts of road salt are used are: AK, CT, DC, DE, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, UT, VT, WI and WV. The warranty coverage for repairs related to the replacement of the rear shock absorbers due to corrosion or oil leakage will be extended from 5 years / 60,000 miles to 7 years / 90,000 miles, whichever comes first, starting from the date the vehicle was first put into service.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints in the suspension category.