Service bulletin TSB_CHA121_R2
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 | 11007859 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2024-09-17 |
| Manufacturer's number | TSB_CHA121_R2 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2024-09-13 |
| Campaign id or software version | TSB |
| NHTSA component | SUSPENSION |
| Manufacturer's system | CHA |
NHTSA's summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - 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 to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 09, 2018 through present, 2020-2024MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 15, 2018 through present, and 2021-2024 Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through present. The affected vehicles may exhibit an intermittent noise when turning the steering wheel both when driving and when the vehicle is not in motion.
The document
The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.
Components
Suspension
| KIA FORTE | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
|---|---|
| KIA SELTOS | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| KIA SOUL | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 24V244000 | 2024-04-01. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
|---|---|
| 2023525 | 2023-09-22. Suspension |
| 23V649000 | 2023-09-22. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| TSB_CHA121_R1 | 2024-07-31. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - 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 to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 09, 2018 through present, 2020-2024MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 15, 2018 through present, and 2021-2024 Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through present. The affected vehicles may exhibit an intermittent noise when turning the steering wheel both when driving and when the vehicle is not in motion. |
|---|---|
| TSB_CHA121 | 2024-02-02. Service bulletin. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT STRUT BEARING & SPRING PAD REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides information to replace the front strut bearing and upper spring pad on both front (LH and RH) strut assemblies on certain 2019-2024MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from July 09, 2018 through present, 2020-2024MY Soul (SK3) vehicles produced from November 15, 2018 through present, and 2021-2024 Seltos (SP2) vehicles produced from November 20, 2019 through present. The affected vehicles may exhibit an intermittent noise when turning the steering wheel both when driving and when the vehicle is not in motion. |
| PS750 | 2023-10-01. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: AWD SYSTEM CONCERN DUE TO TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE - This Pitstop provides information regarding potential concerns with the All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system due to tire sizes of differing circumference. Some customers may complain of a chatter sensation felt in the drivetrain of the vehicle and/or the failure of drivetrain component(s). A difference in tire size (width, aspect ratio, construction, rim diameter etc.) may be the cause. |
| PS583 | 2018-11-13. Service bulletin. PITSTOP: FORTE (BDM) ? ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS - This Pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2019MY Forte (BDm) vehicles. In the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correct specifications programmed into the PC database. Any warranty claims submitted with the improper alignment specifications may be subject to chargeback. A ?Before? and ?After? print-out MUST be submitted with each warranty claim and MUST include the VIN, RO number, model, and model year. |