Campaign SA125 - Balance Shaft Module Replacement

NUMBER 119

GROUP Engine

DATE June 2012

MODEL Sportage (SL), Forte (TD), Optima Hybrid (TF HEV) w/2.4L 2012MY

SUBJECT:
SERVICE ACTION: BALANCE SHAFT MODULE (BSM) REPLACEMENT (SA125)

This bulletin provides information relating to some Sportage, Forte, and Optima Hybrid vehicles with 2.4L engine produced from April 9, 2012 to April 20, 2012 that might experience a whistle noise emanating from the Balance Shaft Module (BSM) when engine is at operating temperature and at 2000 RPM. To correct this condition, replace the BSM following the Service Procedure below. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service Action on all affected Sportage, Forte, and Optima Hybrid vehicles prior to delivery. Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of the affected VINs.





NOTICE
A Service Action is a repair program without customer notification that is performed during the warranty period. Any dealer requesting to perform this repair outside the warranty period will require DPSM approval.

Repair status for a VIN is provided on WebDCS (Service > Warranty Coverage > Warranty Coverage Inquiry> Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service Action reports are available on WebDCS (Consumer Affairs> Not Completed Recall> Recall VIN> Select Report), which includes a list of affected vehicles.

This issue number is SA125.








Service Procedure





Forte/Sportage BSM Installation





Optima Hybrid BSM Installation





AFFECTED VEHICLE PRODUCTION RANGE








REQUIRED PARTS





WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION