Technical Service Bulletin TSBCHA074 — 2013 KIA SOUL
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Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | TSBCHA074 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2013 KIA SOUL |
| Component | STEERING |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
TSB: MDPS FLEXIBLE COUPLING REPLACEMENT - THIS BULLETIN IS ISSUED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS MOTOR OF SOME VEHICLES WHICH MIGHT EXPERIENCE A KNOCK NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE MDPS, WHEN MOVING THE STEERING WHEEL TO RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED. THIS IS CAUSED BY PREMATURE WEAR OF THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN THE MDPS MOTOR. IF ANY KNOCK NOISE FROM THE MDPS OCCURS, REPLACE THE AFFECTED FLEXIBLE COUPLING ONLY WITH AN IMPROVED ONE, FOLLOWING THE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE BELOW.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.
Other TSBs for the 2013 KIA SOUL
CS2311_OWNR_PC201
STRUCTURE:BODY
SC176Y_TSB
ENGINE
CS2311A_OWNRPS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CS2311_TSB_R1
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
CS2306L_OWNRAM
STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
CS2306L_OWNRAM
EQUIPMENT
TSB_ENG222
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WTY013_OWNR_AM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WTY013_REIMB_AM
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
WTY013_QA
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