Service bulletin TSB-ELE044R1
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10109676 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2017-08-02 |
| Manufacturer's number | TSB-ELE044R1 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2016-10-28 |
| NHTSA component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
NHTSA's summary
TSB: HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY ORDERING AND RETURN PROCEDURE - This bulletin outlines the ordering and return procedure for high-voltage Lithium-ion batteries equipped on EV/hybrid vehicles (hereafter referred to as "high-voltage batteries" or HVBs). Every Kia-approved EV/hybrid dealership?s parts and service departments should follow these procedures to ensure the fastest handling time and to minimize the possibility of charge-backs.
The document
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Components
Electrical system, 12-volt battery
| KIA NIRO | 2017 |
|---|---|
| KIA OPTIMA HYBRID | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| KIA SOUL EV | 2015, 2016, 2017 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
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| PS553 | 2018-05-14. Service bulletin. PITSTOP - HEV WARNING LIGHT AND DTC P1B25/P1B77 - When addressing a concern related to the Niro HV warning light ON, and KDS detects a primary DTC P1B25 (HV Path Fault) and secondary DTC P1B77 (HV Pre-Charge Fault), then the 125 Amp High Voltage Battery Fuse should be inspected for an intermittent and/or an open condition. |
| PS548 | 2018-04-16. Service bulletin. PITSTOP - EXTRACTING BMS DATA FOR RANGE CONCERNS PRIOR TO PERFORMING UPDATES - For any customers experiencing a range concern with their vehicle, all Battery Management System (BMS) current data should be extracted and reviewed to verify the current battery State of Health (SOH) before performing any updates. |
| TSB-ELE132 | 2017-08-02. Service bulletin. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: BMS MODULE CONNECTOR INSPECTION (SA284) - This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect for complete insertion and locking of the six (6) Battery Management System (BMS) module connectors on some 2017MY Niro (DE) vehicles, produced from November 1, 2016 to January 13, 2017. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to inspect and if necessary, correct the connector installation. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected vehicles in dealer stock, prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. |
| PS494 | 2017-08-02. Service bulletin. TSB: HIGH VOLTAGE (HV) BATTERY AND BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (Bms) PART NUMBER CHANGE - This Pitstop provides information regarding a running change to the High Voltage (HV) Battery and Battery Management System (BMS) control unit assemblies on 2017MY Optima Hybrid (JF HEV only, does not apply to PHEV) vehicles. |
| TSB-ELE131 | 2017-08-02. Service bulletin. TSB: SERVICE ACTION: VOLTAGE REGULATOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT (SA278) - This bulletin provides the procedure to increase the torque on the voltage regulator screws on some 2017MY Sorento (UMa), produced from October 3, 2016 to January 24, 2017, and 2017MY Optima (JFa) vehicles, produced from October 3, 2016 to January 26, 2017, which may experience low battery voltage or a no-start condition. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to increase the two (2) screws? torque on the voltage regulator. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of affected VINs. |
| PS491 | 2017-08-02. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: Voltage Protection Device (VPD) DTCs P1BA7 and P1B77 - The Voltage Protection Device (VPD) (1) is mounted on top of the HV battery pack. If the HV battery overcharges, the battery cells/modules/case can swell. If swelling occurs, the VPD switch will turn ON, and the Battery Management System (BMS) will receive the VPD ?ON? signal and turn off the Power Relay Assembly (PRA) to prevent damage. |