Manufacturer Communications Detail

KIA / OPTIMA HYBRID / 2012

Components - Details
Service Bulletin Number: TSB-040 Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
Date Of Bulletin: - Failing Component: 021530 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Vehicale/Equipment Name: KIA Vehicale/Equipment Model: OPTIMA HYBRID
Vehicale/Equipment Year: 2012 Date Added To File: Nov, 19 2013
Summary: Kia: information provided regarding some vehicles, in states where heavy amounts of road salt is used for de-icing and need to have both rear lower control arms replaced, that results in corrosion that causes a knocking or clunking noise.<br />