January 9, 2018

Attention:

All Dealer Principals

Kia Motors America, Inc. will be conducting a Voluntary Emissions Recall Campaign on certain 2014-2016 MY
Kia Forte SULEV vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine and designed to meet California emissions standards,
to update the software programming for the Engine Control Module (“ECM”).
The Technical Service Bulletin that provides vehicle repair procedures, affected VIN production range, and
warranty claim information will be posted on the Kia Global Information System (KGIS) at www.kiatechinfo.com
on January 9, 2018.
Your Service Manager was sent a copy of the owner notification letter and a Q&A guide for campaign questions,
both of which describe the issue. Included also are Vehicle Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Cards,
under hood campaign labels, and information on how to access the list of affected 2014-2016 MY Forte
vehicles on WEBDCS. NOTE: The Proof of Correction Cards and under the hood campaign labels are for
California and S177 State dealers use only. Vehicles with Federal emissions are not included in this
campaign.
What Should You Do
Please make certain the appropriate personnel in your dealership are familiar with the details of this Emissions
Recall campaign to ensure proper responses to customer inquiries and requests to have the campaign
performed on their 2014-2016 MY Kia Forte vehicles.
For California Dealers ONLY
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The State of California has implemented the Registration Renew Tie-In Program that requires the
completion of Emissions campaigns prior to vehicle registration renewal.
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Be sure to provide a completely filled out Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Card to each owner upon
completion of the campaign for owner use as proof during registration renewal.
For Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington dealers ONLY:
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The above-named states require that a completely filled out Emissions Recall Proof of Correction Card
be provided to each owner for use, if requested, at vehicle registration renewal.
LEGAL PRIVACY LIABILITY NOTICE: Pursuant to the terms of the Dealer Sales and Service Agreement and the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley federal consumer privacy act, you are required to keep confidential any and all information
and documents provided to you by Kia Motors America, Inc. or generated by you in the conduct of carrying out
work under that Agreement regarding Kia vehicle purchasers and owners, including but not limited to warranty
claim information. Kia dealers may use such owner information for the sole purpose of conducting and
performing this Emissions Recall campaign, and for no other purpose.
Your prompt attention in completing this repair is appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact your
Kia District Parts & Service Manager.
Sincerely,

Neem Van der Reest
Quality Analysis Manager
Enclosures

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