April 27, 2021

Attention:

All Kia Parts & Service Managers

Kia Motors America, Inc. is conducting a Voluntary Service Campaign to inspect and replace the
supplemental brake vacuum pump’s rotor and vane in certain 2018 MY Stinger vehicles, produced from
September 21, 2017 through April 24, 2018. When the engine has not reached the normal operating
temperature, particularly right after being turned on after an overnight parking, repeatedly and quickly
applying the brakes can damage the rotor in the supplemental brake vacuum pump in your vehicle. If the
supplemental brake vacuum pump’s rotor is damaged, the Brake Warning Light may be illuminated in the
instrument panel, and/or the brake pedal may feel hard to press. (Note: This condition does not affect the
proper functioning of the brakes while driving.)
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 during the week of April 27, 2021.
Enclosed you will find a copy of the owner notification letter and a Q&A Guide for campaign questions, both
of which describe the issue. A list of retail Kia Stinger vehicle owners affected by this campaign can be
accessed on WEBDCS after the date of the owner notification.
Please start performing the repairs on any affected vehicles currently in your inventory to
ensure that the service campaign has been completed prior to sale.
PARTS: As the need of the Vacuum Pump Kit is expected to be 100%, a valid VIN will be required for order
entry
On April 29, 2021, Kia will mail notices to the owners of the affected vehicles. Please make certain the
appropriate personnel in your dealership are familiar with the details of this campaign to ensure proper
responses to customer inquiries and requests to have the campaign performed on their 2018 MY Stinger
vehicles.
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 voluntary emissions recall campaign, and for no other purpose
Your prompt attention in completing this campaign is appreciated. If you have any questions, please
contact your Kia District Parts & Service Manager.
Sincerely,
Kia Service Department
Enclosures

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