NHTSA ID Number: 10161667
Manufacturer Communication Number: RC-19-70-01
TSB/Document Date: 2019-06-27
Summary
REV 02- This document highlights a procedure to inspect the upper intrusion bars located inside the front vehicle doors. There is a possibility that certain vehicles may have upper intrusion bars which may exhibit a fissure, or crack, in the structure of the material. Follow the procedure outlined below to inspect both front doors for any evidence of this concern. ADDED a page to place a campaign completion label on the vehicle this is standard procedure, added for completion
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Karma Automotive Bulletins and service documents are intended for use by experienced and trained Technicians. If you lack the skills, tools, equipment
and a suitable workshop for any procedure described in this document, we suggest you leave such repairs to a Karma retailer and service provider. See
your service provider for advice on whether your vehicle may benefit from the information contained within this document. The information contained in the
Karma
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Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-70-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
1. Remove the driver’s side door panel per the
information in the service manual (Fig. 1).
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Fig. 1
CAUTION!
• Wear disposable gloves throughout this
procedure to prevent possible damage to
interior trim components.
• To prevent damage to the vehicle, use only
non-marring, plastic, trim removal tools.
Fig. 2
2. Partially remove the vapor barrier from the door
skin (Fig. 2).
3. Identify the location of the insertion point for the
borescope by referring to Figure 3.
Fig. 3
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MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
4. Bend the borescope tip at right angles to the
shaft, as shown in Figure 4.
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Fig. 4
5. Insert the borescope in the space between the inner and outer door skin structures, as shown in
Figure 5.
Fig. 5
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Safety Recall Campaign
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MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
DATE: June 2019
Revised - June 2019
6. Refer to the images below to maneuver the borescope to the affected area on the upper intrusion bar.
Fig. 6
Affected Area
Borescope
Upper Intrusion Bar
Affected Area
Intrusion Bar
GOOD
Affected Area
Intrusion Bar
NO GOOD
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Safety Recall Campaign
RC-19-70-01
MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
DATE: June 2019
Revised - June 2019
7. Use the borescope camera to capture a clear image showing the condition of the upper intrusion bar in
the affected area, as shown in Figure 7. NOTE: This image MUST be attached to the warranty claim,
the TSS case, and retained with the repair order.
Fig. 7
Affected Area
Upper Intrusion Bar
8. Follow steps 1~7 to perform the inspection
procedure on the front passenger door (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8
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MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
9. If signs of the concern are evident on either front
door upper intrusion bar, contact Technical Support to open a TSS case (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9
10. If the upper intrusion bar on either front door
shows no evidence of the concern (Fig.10),
proceed to step 11.
Fig. 10
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11. Once both doors have been inspected for the
concern, reinstall all removed components by
reversing the order of removal.
12. Upon finishing vehicle reassembly, all interior
trim panels should be wiped cleaned with the
appropriate cleaning solution.
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Safety Recall Campaign
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MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
NOTICE!
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Fig. 11
Clean the shock tower area, thoroughly, to
promote proper campaign completion label
adhesion.
13. Fill out and adhere the recall campaign
completion label (Fig. 11) to either shock tower, as
(Fig. 12). This will serve as a clear indication that
the recall has been performed and is REQUIRED
to ensure compliance with the Front Doors Upper
Intrusion Bar Safety Recall Campaign.
Fig. 12
NOTICE!
14. Follow instructions from TSS representative
on how to properly destroy the original door, prior
to disposal.
FWD
Do NOT place the campaign completion label
on top of an existing label. Look for clear
space on the shock tower.
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MODEL: 2018 Karma Revero (All)
TITLE: Front Doors Upper Intrusion Bar Recall Campaign
PARTS REQUIRED (If Required):
PART NUMBER
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Description
QTY
C161160001100
Door Assembly - LH Front Door in Primer
C161160001200
Door Assembly - RH Front Door in Primer
1
SHOP SUPPLIES:
Description
N/A
SPECIAL TOOLS:
Description
N/A
CAUSAL PART:
PART NUMBER
Description
C131160001101
Front Door-in-White LH
LABOR CODES:
CODE
Description
TIME
RC-00-00-09
*Front Doors Inspection (RH/LH)
1.0
RC-00-00-10
RH FT Door R&R
6.0
RC-00-00-11
LH FT Door R&R
6.0
DEFECT CODE
70-50-01-17
SUBLET:
CODE
N/A
Description
AMOUNT
*Op Code time of one hour covers inspection for both front doors.
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