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Service bulletin TSB_BOD197

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The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10170907
Published by NHTSA2020-02-04
Manufacturer's numberTSB_BOD197
Manufacturer's date2020-01-31
NHTSA componentSTRUCTURE

NHTSA's summary

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SNOW ACCUMULATION OR FREEZING COUNTERMEASURE FOR EV CHARGING DOOR - This bulletin provides information on the installation of charge door spacing pads on some 2019MY Niro (DE EV) vehicles which may exhibit snow accumulation or freezing when driving in snow conditions. Snow accumulation or freezing on the charging door is reduced by installing two (2) 4mm Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) spacer pads to inside of the charge door in order to enable snow to be released.

The document

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Components

Body and frame

Vehicles listed
KIA NIRO2019

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Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
TSB_BOD3142023-06-01. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: OVERHEAD CONSOLE SUNGLASS DOOR-LATCH REPAIR - This bulletin provides information to repair the overhead console lamp assembly and sunglass door latch on some 2012-2023MY model vehicles listed in the table below, which may encounter the sunglass case of the overhead console lamp not closing properly.
TSB_BOD055_R12021-10-02. Service bulletin. 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.