# Service bulletin TSB\-BOD168

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- Type: Service bulletin
- NHTSA id: 10109824
- Published by NHTSA: 2017\-08\-02
- Manufacturer's number: TSB\-BOD168
- Manufacturer's date: 2017\-03\-20
- NHTSA component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

## NHTSA's summary

TSB: FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET INSTALLATION \- This bulletin provides information on front license plate bracket installation on some 2017MY Forte \(YD, YDm\) 5\-Door vehicles which may not have corresponding dimples for the insertion of the front license plate bracket guide pins.

## The document

- [NHTSA's copy of the document (PDF)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109824-9999.pdf)
- [If that address does not open, try this one](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2017/MC-10109824-0001.pdf)

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## Components

Equipment and accessories

## Vehicles listed

- 2017 KIA FORTE

## Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component

- [TSB\_ENG222\_R4](/bulletins/10205426.md), 2021-12-23, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES \- 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 on diagnosing and/or repairing some 2011\-2021MY vehicles \(refer to the tables on pages 8\-9 for applicable models and engine\), which may exhibit a symptom of excessive oil consumption.
- [SC203\_POC](/bulletins/10202789.md), 2021-11-02, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. SC203\_POC: PROOF OF CORRECTION CARD
- [SC203\_STKR](/bulletins/10202788.md), 2021-11-02, Service bulletin: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. SC203\_STKR: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN COMPLETION STICKER
- [SC203\_TSB](/bulletins/10202787.md), 2021-11-02, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: ECM UPDATE FOR OBD LOGIC IMPROVEMENT \(SC203\) \- This bulletin provides the procedure to improve the logic of the Engine Control Module \(ECM\) on some 2017\-2018MY Forte \(YDm\) vehicles equipped with the NU 2.0L MPI engine, produced from May 27, 2016 through June 27, 2018. While this issue has no effect on the drivability of the vehicle, nor does it release any air pollutants, the vehicle may fail a SMOG check and/or may not illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light \(MIL\) for certain fuel system failures. In order to improve On\-Board Diagnostics \(OBD\) logic, apply the improved software logic to the Engine system using the KDS ECU Upgrade function as described in this bulletin.
- [TSB\_TRA083](/bulletins/10185033.md), 2021-01-06, Service bulletin: STEERING; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 7\-SPEED DCT JUDDER INSPECTION AND DUAL CLUTCH ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT \- This bulletin provides the procedure to replace Dual Clutch Assembly and upgrade the TCU on some 2016\-2020MY Kia vehicles listed on the table below, equipped with the 7 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission \(DCT\), which might exhibit clutch judder when accelerating from a stop. If the vehicle body vibrates without the steering wheel shuddering when performing creep driving test \(driving the vehicle up to 3mph\), the vehicle is exhibiting clutch judder. The creep test can be conducted by driving at a speed slower than 5 mph after releasing the brake.
- [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.
- [TSBCHA084\_R4](/bulletins/10168850.md), 2019-12-09, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C\-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING \- This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering \(MDPS\) Motor, Electronic Control Unit \(ECU\) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY\~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering \(C\-MDPS\) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart \(page 2\) along with the MDPS DTC Table \(page 3\) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C\-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
- [TSBELE159](/bulletins/10159240.md), 2019-04-30, Service bulletin: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. TSB: STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROL MALFUNCTION \- This bulletin provides the procedure to inspect and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly on some 2014\-2018MY Forte \(YD/YDm\) vehicles, produced from February 20, 2013 through June 30, 2018, which may experience intermittent malfunctioning steering wheel audio controls due to a clock spring connector pin deformation, with no related DTCs for this concern. Note: this does not impair the clock spring airbag function. Follow the procedure in this bulletin to inspect the clock spring female connector and, if necessary, replace the clock spring assembly.
- [PS067\_R1](/bulletins/10147325.md), 2018-11-13, Service bulletin: ENGINE; EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP: CYLINDER HEAD STEEL BALL INSPECTION AND INSTALLATION \- This Pitstop provides information regarding the inspection and installation of the steel sealing ball on: \* 3.3L \& 3.8L Lambda engines for 2007\-2008MY Sorento \(BL\), \* 2.0L Nu engines for 2010\-2019MY Soul \(AM, PS\), and \* 1.8L \& 2.0L Nu engines for 2010\-2018MY Forte \(TD, YD/YDm\), 2019MY\~ Forte \(BDm\). When replacing the cylinder heads on these engines, inspect the lubrication ports for installation of the steel sealing balls. Current replacement cylinder heads may not be equipped with the required steel balls. Identify and locate the nine \(9\) lubricant passages on 3.3L and 3.8L engines and three \(3\) on 1.8L and 2.0L engines and verify a steel ball is installed in each.
- [PS564](/bulletins/10141384.md), 2018-06-18, Service bulletin: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. PITSTOP \- CLOCK CONCERNS ON UVO eSERVICES \(UVO 3.0\) \- This Pitstop contains information regarding possible concerns with the clock on UVO eServices \(UVO 3.0\) head units installed on 2017\-2018MY vehicles.

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