# Service bulletin TSB\-SC104

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10109629
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-02
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-SC104
- Manufacturer's date: 2014\-04\-30
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

## NHTSA's summary

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN: APPLICATION OF ADDITIONAL ANTI\-CORROSION MATERIAL \(SC104\) \- To improve customer satisfaction, Kia is launching this bulletin to apply additional anti\-corrosion protection to various vehicle underbody components on some Sportage \(KM\) vehicles, built from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10109629-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2014/MC-10109629-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Body and frame, Equipment and accessories, Labels and manuals

## Vehicles listed

- 2005 to 2010 KIA SPORTAGE

## Recalls for the same vehicles and component

- [2024549](/recalls/tc/2024549.md), 2024-08-15: Label

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_BOD055\_R1](/bulletins/10201529.md), 2021-10-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE; EXTERIOR LIGHTING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin area. This bulletin provides information relating to some Kia models that may exhibit fogging, condensation, and/or moisture inside a headlamp assembly. Generally, a fogging condition is considered normal and can be eliminated by turning on the headlamps with the engine running for up to 30 minutes or during normal driving conditions. Headlamp assembly replacement WILL NOT be necessary in most cases.
- [PS443](/bulletins/10183431.md), 2020-12-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB \- USE OF AFTERMARKET USB CHARGING CABLES IN USB/12V PORTS \- This article provides information regarding the use of USB ports and 12V power outlets to connect/charge mobile phones. Customers may experience issues with their head units that may be related to the use of aftermarket USB charging cables, including; \* Electrical interference and limited or no functionality when attempting to play music, or when charging a device through the USB port \* Excessive static or noise when listening to the audio source \* Malfunctions and screen freeze of the head unit screen \* Slow down of the system response while device is plugged in \* Music will not play from iPhone 5 or 6 with Kia iPod cable and aftermarket adapter \* No or limited functionality when trying to play music from an Apple device
- [PS675](/bulletins/10179255.md), 2020-09-03, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. PITSTOP \- BRAKE CALIPER LEAK INSPECTION \- This PITSTOP provides information related to a brake caliper fluid/oil substance found on some Kia vehicles, due to possible excess assembly oil applied during assembly.
- [PI1801\_QA](/bulletins/10133187.md), 2018-04-16, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. QA \- Listing of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers regarding the Product Improvement Program.
- [PS493](/bulletins/10109855.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. TSB: DEFOGGING LOGIC ? NORMAL OPERATION, DISABLING, AND ENABLING \- Starting with 2010MY, all Kia vehicles, except Rio \(JB\), incorporate a defogging logic to prevent the interior windows from becoming excessively fogged. Depending on the specific model, the HVAC control head monitors ambient temperature and/or cabin humidity to determine which settings will best prevent the windows from fogging. If the system detects lower ambient temperature or higher cabin humidity, the defogging logic may automatically switch ON the A/C, and/or set the air intake mode to Fresh Air. If the user changes these settings, the defogging logic will take control again after 3 to 5 minutes, depending on the procedure in this publication.
- [TSB\-GEN085R1](/bulletins/10109812.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE \- By design, certain fasteners, which are designed to lock into place once fully attached, are utilized in various Kia models and are strictly intended for ?one time use.? Some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre\-applied ?thread\-locking adhesives.? It is critical for technicians to be aware that ALL such locking fasteners, regardless of type, are for ?one time use? only.
- [TSB\-GEN085](/bulletins/10109777.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. TSB: MANDATORY REPLACEMENT OF LOCKING/SECURITY HARDWARE \- By design, certain fasteners utilized in various Kia models are strictly intended for ?one time use?. Though not limited to the following, some examples are: axle shaft nuts with stake collar, cotter pins, washers with locking tabs and other similar hardware, including threaded fasteners with pre\-applied ?thread\-locking adhesives.?
- [SC104QA](/bulletins/10109639.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. Q AND A \- SC104 ? 2005\-2010 MY Sportage \- Application of Additional Anti\-Corrosion Material to Underbody of Vehicle Voluntary Service Campaign
- [SC104OWNER](/bulletins/10109638.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER \- Dear Kia Sportage Owner: Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to add additional anti\-corrosion wax and undercoating to the underbody of certain 2005\-2010 MY Sportage vehicles.
- [SC104DPSM](/bulletins/10109637.md), 2017-08-02, Service bulletin: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. DEALER PARTS \& SERVICE MANAGER MEMO: Attention: All Kia Parts \& Service Managers \- Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2005\-2010 MY Sportage vehicles produced from June 24, 2004 through January 26, 2010, to add additional anti\-corrosion materials to the vehicle underbody.

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