Service bulletin CS2305L_OWNRYD
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 | 10233311 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-04-06 |
| Manufacturer's number | CS2305L_OWNRYD |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-03-20 |
| NHTSA component | EQUIPMENT |
NHTSA's summary
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter.
The document
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Components
Equipment and accessories
| KIA FORTE | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
|---|---|
| KIA FORTE KOUP | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| KIA FORTE KOUP | 2016 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| CS2305L_OWNRYD2 | 2023-08-24. Service bulletin. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter. |
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| CS2305L_OWNRTD2 | 2023-08-24. Service bulletin. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER RE-NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner re-notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter. |
| CS2305L_OWNRTD | 2023-04-22. Service bulletin. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: OWNER NOTIFICATION - This document is the owner notification advising that Kia is now making steering wheel lock devices available directly to certain Kia vehicle owners. These devices can help deter a theft attempt. We are making this device available to customers free of charge and will ship it directly to customers who place orders within eighteen (18) months from the date of this letter. |
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| PI2102_QA | 2021-05-01. Service bulletin. PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: QUESTION AND ANSWER - This document is the Question and Answer Guide containing the most frequently asked questions regarding the Product Improvement Campaign (PI2102). |
| TSBELE100R2 | 2020-12-03. Service bulletin. TSB - COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: UVO SYSTEM UPGRADE (SA222) - 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 the procedure for upgrading the UVO system on some 2014~2016MY Soul (PS), Sorento (XMa), Optima (TF/QF), Forte (YD) and Sportage (SL) vehicles to address "Incoming ring volume too loud" complaints when using certain smartphones (non-iPhone). Additionally, in 2014MY vehicles the upgrade will also improve Bluetooth connectivity and voice recognition. |
| PS449 | 2020-12-03. Service bulletin. PITSTOP - FRAMELESS WINDOW SHORT DROP FEATURE INOPERATIVE - Some Forte Koup (YD) vehicles, produced before October 1, 2014, may experience difficulty when opening/closing the doors in freezing temperatures, due to the operation of the short drop feature as a result of frost/ice build-up between the window glass and outside belt molding. Due to extreme cold wintery conditions the customer may inquire with your dealer about its operation. |