2022 Kia K5

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

6 Recalls for 2022 Kia K5

Recall Date Component Summary
2023-07-03 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW:CURTAIN

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The side curtain air bags may have been installed incorrectly, causing them not to deploy properly in the event of a crash.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and reinstall the side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2023. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC263.

2022-11-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Kia Motors, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Sorento and 2021-2023 K5 vehicles. The vehicle’s “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode may be impaired, when prompted by a transmission oil pump malfunction, which can result in a complete loss of drive power.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, as necessary. Dealers will also update the transmission control unit software. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 9, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC250.

1970-01-01 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC213.

2021-08-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC214.

2021-06-14 LANE DEPARTURE: LANE KEEP: STEERING ASSIST | STEERING

Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L T-GDI engines. The Rack-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) system lacks the ability to diagnose communication faults. If a communication fault occurs while driving around a curve with Lane Following Assist (LFA) engaged, the steering assist level may not adjust properly, causing a sudden increase in the steering effort required.

Remedy:

Dealers will update the R-MDPS software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 24, 2021. Owner may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC213.

2021-07-08 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Kia Motor America (Kia) is recalling certain 2021 Sorento and 2021-2022 K5 vehicles equipped with 2.5L turbocharged engines. Fuel may leak at the pipe connection between the high-pressure fuel pump and fuel rail.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten, or replace the fuel pipe as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2021. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC214.

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59 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2022 Kia K5

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Date Component  
2025-04-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11655337
2025-04-14 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11654429
2021-06-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 11420327
2021-09-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11434740
2021-11-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11441503
2021-12-02 AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11442425
2022-01-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11446079
2022-02-19 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11453002
2022-03-02 AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11454925
2022-03-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11457390
2022-04-12 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11460599
2022-05-12 STEERING,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11464312
2022-05-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11465182
2022-10-03 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11487658
2022-11-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11495436
2022-12-13 AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11497356
2022-12-23 STEERING
ODI Number: 11498725
2022-12-24 AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11498765
2022-12-24 STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11498761
2022-12-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11498955
2023-01-17 POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11502223
2023-01-22 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11503056
2023-02-22 POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11508467
2023-03-17 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11512391
2023-03-29 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11514495
2023-04-29 SEAT BELTS
ODI Number: 11519548
2023-05-03 WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11520310
2023-05-07 POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11520795
2023-06-15 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11527140
2023-06-23 TIRES
ODI Number: 11528456
2023-08-27 POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11541070
2023-08-28 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 11541167
2023-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11548114
2023-12-18 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11560731
2024-02-19 AIR BAGS,WHEELS,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11572809
2024-03-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11576691
2024-05-03 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE
ODI Number: 11586696
2024-05-15 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11588860
2024-06-08 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11593181
2024-07-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 11601519
2024-07-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11601775
2024-07-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11603476
2024-07-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11604476
2024-07-29 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11605114
2024-08-01 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11605780
2024-08-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 11606739
2024-08-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11608130
2024-08-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 11610768
2024-08-28 SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11611385
2024-09-15 SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11614726
2024-10-30 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11622763
2024-11-15 SEATS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11625495
2024-11-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 11626499
2024-12-14 STEERING
ODI Number: 11630725
2024-12-27 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11632773
2025-01-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 11639022
2025-03-15 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11648432
2025-03-15 STEERING
ODI Number: 11648431
2025-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11649123
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0 Investigations for 2022 Kia K5

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

36 Service Alerts for 2022 Kia K5

Date Description
2025-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: KIA CONNECT MODEM RESET (SA611) – This bulletin outlines the procedure for resetting the modem in certain 2016-2025MY Kia vehicles listed on page 3 that are equipped with Kia Connect Services. The

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2025-03-19 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS SERVICE CAMPAIGN FUEL TANK AND/OR PCSV CHECK VALVE INSPECTION/REPLACEMENT + ECU SW UPGRADE (SC288) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of t

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2025-02-28 ENGINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2025-01-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0/AVN5WSOFTWARE UPDATE (SA569) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the margin

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2024-12-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DISPLAY AUDIO 2.0V/AVN5W SOFTWARE UPDATE – 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 pr

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2022-08-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT FOR INCORRECT BUTTONS (SA505) – This bulletin provides information to replace the steering wheel on some 2022MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from June 13, 2022 through Ju

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2022-08-03 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: STEERING WHEEL REPLACEMENT FOR INCORRECT BUTTONS (SA505) – This bulletin provides information to replace the steering wheel on some 2022MY K5 (DL3a) vehicles produced from June 13, 2022 through Ju

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2022-01-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – 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 Pitstop provides informa

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2022-04-26 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-04-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-04-26 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN:1.6L T-GDI WITH MIL ON DTC P00B7 ECM LOGIC IMPROVEMENT & A/C TORQUE DEMAND – This bulletin provides the procedure to update the software logic of the Engine Control Module (ECM) system on some 2021-2022MY K5 (DL3a

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2022-03-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2022-01-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BATTERY DEALER (SHIPPING)/CUSTOMER MODE SWITCH – 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 Pitstop provides informa

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2022-01-19 100000 POWER TRAIN

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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2022-01-19 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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2022-01-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: 8 SPEED WET DUAL CLUTCH TRANSMISSION (WDCT) JUDDER EVALUATION – This bulletin provides information to inspect for judder in the 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission (WDCT) and possibly replace the Dual Clutch Ass

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2022-01-06 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2022-01-06 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2021-12-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2021-12-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2021-12-21 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2021-12-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

PITSTOP: POTENTIAL LOW OIL PRESSURE DUE TO FILTER DRAIN PLUG THAT WAS LEFT IN FILTER – Attention Dealership Service Managers, Service and Lube Techs, pay particular attention to this information. This Pitstop provides information regarding

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2021-12-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a black bar in the mar

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2021-10-01 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

PITSTOP: APPEARANCE OF WATER LEAK AND/OR CONDENSATION IN REAR CENTER COMBINATION LAMP – This Pitstop provides clarification on what appears to be a water leak and/or condensation in the rear center combination lamp assembly on some 2021MY~

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2021-10-01 160000 STRUCTURE

PITSTOP: APPEARANCE OF WATER LEAK AND/OR CONDENSATION IN REAR CENTER COMBINATION LAMP – This Pitstop provides clarification on what appears to be a water leak and/or condensation in the rear center combination lamp assembly on some 2021MY~

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2021-09-13 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – 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 b

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2021-09-13 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: INFORMATION FOR HEADLAMP CONDENSATION AND MOISTURE – 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 b

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2021-09-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: DATA COLLECTION: EXTRACT CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS DATA FROM ECU (DC22) – This bulletin provides information related to extracting “in use performance tracking” emissions data from the Engine Control Unit (ECU) of cer

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2021-09-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION NU/GAMMA/THETA/KAPPA ENGINES – 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. Th

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2021-08-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

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2021-08-03 260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

PITSTOP: FRONT RADAR SENSOR MOUNTING INSPECTION (PS704) – This pitstop provides information regarding front radar sensor alignment on 2014MY and later vehicles that may exhibit a warning light ON related to radar sensor alignment errors in

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2021-08-13 010000 STEERING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-08-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-08-13 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF THE DUAL PINION MOTOR DRIVER POWER STEERING SYSTEM – This bulletin provides information regarding the availability of partial repair (depending on faulty components) of the Dual Pinion Motor Dri

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2021-06-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PITSTOP: BLUETOOTH MEMORY AND VOICE RECOGNITION CONCERN WITH AVN 5.0/W – This Pitstop provides information for resolving a memory concern with the AVN 5.0 Wide head unit while downloading the contact list from a paired phone. The concern al

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2021-06-04 160000 STRUCTURE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: COMBINATION TSB / SERVICE ACTION: CONSOLE SQUEAK NOISE INSPECTION AND REPAIR (SA436) – This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. New/revised sections of this bulletin are indicated by a bl

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