Service bulletin TSB_ENG243
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 10238483 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2023-07-05 |
| Manufacturer's number | TSB_ENG243 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2023-06-09 |
| NHTSA component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS |
NHTSA's summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: LOOSE CRANKSHAFT PULLEY PARTIAL REPAIR - This bulletin provides information regarding a loose crankshaft pulley condition on certain 2020-2023MY Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with a 1.6L T-GDI and 6-speed manual transmission, produced from May 15, 2019 through present, where excessive engine loads may cause the crankshaft pulley bolt to back out, causing the crankshaft pulley to come loose. If this condition occurs, a loose crankshaft pulley may cause the alignment dowel pin to shear and the crankshaft pulley to separate from the crankshaft.
The document
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Components
Engine, Drive belts
| KIA FORTE | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 |
|---|
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