TSB_GEN099_R1

GROUP
MODEL
GEN
2023-2024MY
Forte (BDm)
NUMBER
DATE
099 (Rev 1, 4/16/2024)
February 2024
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
SERVICE ACTION: TIRE MOBILITY KIT
SUBJECT:
INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556)
 NOTICE
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 inspect, and if necessary, replace the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) sealant can
or sealant can cap on certain 2023-2024MY Forte (BDm) vehicles produced from March 01, 2023 through
November 30, 2023. Lower ambient temperatures can create a vacuum effect inside the TMK sealant can,
causing the sealant can cap to open, resulting in the tire sealant leaking. Follow the procedure outlined in this
publication to inspect, and if necessary, replace the sealant can or sealant can cap on the applicable vehicle.
Before conducting the procedure, verify that the vehicle is included in the list of 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 KDealer+ (Service → Warranty Coverage → Warranty
Coverage Inquiry → Campaign Information). Not completed Recall / Service Action reports are
available on KDealer+ (Consumer Affairs → Not Completed Recall → Recall VIN → Select Report),
which includes a list of affected vehicles.
This issue number is SA556.
A printed copy is for reference only; publication information can be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information. After logging in kdealer.com, the newest technical
publications are listed in ‘Service Releases’ and has the latest service information that has been released.
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TIRE MOBILITY KIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556)
SUBJECT:
Inspection Procedure:
1.
Open the trunk lid.
2.
Remove the luggage board (A).
A
+
3.
Remove the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) sealant can
(B).
B
Note: If the TMK sealant can is missing, no
further action required. Claim ‘TMK Inspection
Only’ Labor Op.
•
If sealant has not leaked from the TMK
can (B) (OK), proceed to step 4.
•
B
If sealant has leaked from the TMK
sealant can (NG), replace the sealant
can (B), take one (1) clear KVID photo
and
B
proceed to ‘Repair Procedure’
step 5.
SA566A – Claim Labor Op 230M11R2
SA566B – Claim Labor Op 230M11R4
 IMPORTANT
If leaked sealant has penetrated the
inflator bag, test the inflator (C) for
proper operation. If inflator and/or other
damaged parts require replacement
due to leaked sealant, follow normal
warranty procedures and attach a KVID
photo of the damaged component to
the warranty claim.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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C
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TIRE MOBILITY KIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556)
SUBJECT:
4.
Remove sealant can (B) from the bag and
D
position horizontally so the spout is facing
downward.
•
If sealant has not leaked from the
sealant can cap (D) (OK), proceed to
the ‘Repair Procedure’.
•
If sealant has leaked from the sealant
B
can cap (D) (NG), replace the sealant
can (B), take one (1) clear KVID photo
and proceed to ‘Repair Procedure’
step 5.
SA566A – Claim Labor Op 230M11R2
SA566B – Claim Labor Op 230M11R4
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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SUBJECT:
TIRE MOBILITY KIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556)
Repair Procedure:
1.
Remove the sealant can (A) from the bag.
2.
Twist the sealant can cap (B) counterclockwise
to remove from the sealant can (A).
B
Note: Discard old sealant can cap (B).
A
3.
Install the new sealant can cap (B) provided in
the repair kit (PN 52932 M7000QQK).
B
4.
Insert the sealant can (A) and leaflet (C) in the
new provided bag (D).
D
C
A
5.
Insert the sealant can ensuring the yellow cap
(E) is facing upright and take one (1) clear KVID
photo.
E
6.
Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order of
removal.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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TIRE MOBILITY KIT INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT/REPAIR (SA556)
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model
Production Date Range
Forte (BDm)
March 01, 2023 to November 30, 2023
REQUIRED PART:
Part Name
Part Number
Figure
Qty.
Sealant Can
52932 AA300QQK
1
Repair Kit
52932 M7000QQK
1
Note: The replacement part numbers will require a VIN entry for parts ordering. DO NOT order these parts for
stocking purposes, related to this Service Action. Supply is very limited. Until supply stabilizes, please confirm
part availability before scheduling customers. Please be sure to expedite warranty claim filing.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: N99 C Code: C99
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
Repair
Labor Op
Op
Replacement
Description
Code
Time
P/N
(SA556A)
TMK Inspection (OK) +
230M11R1**
Repair
V
52933
AA120
0
(SA556A)
TMK Inspection (NG) +
230M11R2*
Replacement
(SA566A)
TMK Inspection Only
230M11I0
(SA556B)
TMK Inspection (OK) +
230M11R3**
Repair
V
52933
AA120
0
(SA556B)
TMK Inspection (NG) +
230M11R4*
Replacement
(SA566B)
TMK Inspection Only
230M11I1
0.3
M/H
0.2
M/H
0.1
M/H
0.3
M/H
0.2
M/H
0.1
M/H
Qty.
52932 M7000QQK
1
52932 AA300QQK
1
N/A
0
52932 M7000QQK
1
52932 AA300QQK
1
N/A
0
Note: A total of up to two (2) KVID photos are required for claim submission.
*A KVID photo of the leaking sealant can is required to claim Labor Op 230M11R2 and 230M11R4.
**A KVID photo showing the installation of the sealant can ensuring the yellow cap (E) faces upright is required for ALL
Labor Op’s. Failure to provide the required KVID photos will result in claim rejection or chargeback. Use sublet code ‘X1’
with a maximum allowed amount of $30.00 per vehicle to clean leaked sealant from the trunk area.
 NOTICE
VIN inquiry data for this repair is provided for tracking purposes only. Kia retailers should reference
SA556 when accessing the KDealer+ system.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
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