NHTSA ID Number: 10191059
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB_ELE231_R1
TSB/Document Date: 2021-05-03
Summary
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR DTC C160449 & C160649 - 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 on the inspection and replacement of the front camera on some vehicles listed below. Due to an internal control chip concern inside the camera, the vehicle may exhibit an MIL on with DTC C160449 and/or C160649.
GROUP
ELE
MODEL
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NUMBER
231 (Rev 1, 04/28/2021)
DATE
April 2021
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT
FOR DTC C160449 & C160649
SUBJECT:
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 on the inspection and replacement of the front camera on
some vehicles listed below. Due to an internal control chip concern inside the camera, the
vehicle may exhibit an MIL on with DTC C160449 and/or C160649. Certain systems may
become temporarily disabled during occurrences: Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Lane Keep
Assistance (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA
),
Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and/or Driver Attention Warning (DAW). Follow the procedure
outlined in this publication to diagnose and replace the front view camera assembly.
DTC Description:
C160449 – Hardware Concern
C160649 – Software Concern
Model Year
Model
Production Date Range
2020-2021
Telluride (ON)
August 7, 2018 through November 30, 2020
2019-2021
Forte (BDm)
June 1, 2018 through November 20, 2020
2017-2021
Sportage (QL)
May 19, 2015 through September 30, 2020
Front View Camera
(image is representative only)
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time.
Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
Circulate To:
X General Manager
X Service Advisors
X Technicians
X Service Manager
X Parts Manager
X Body Shop Manager
X Fleet Repair
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SUBJECT:
FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR C160449 & C160649
Replacement Procedure:
1. Remove and replace the Front View
Camera (A) by referring to the “Body
Electrical System → Front Camera
System → Front View Camera Unit →
Repair Procedures” chapter in the
applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
A
A
2.
Perform the “Variant Coding” procedure
by referring to the “Body Electrical
System → Front Camera System →
Repair Procedures” chapter in the
applicable Shop Manual on KGIS.
IMPORTANT
After replacing the front camera
with a new unit, the Variant
Coding procedure must be
performed.
3.
Perform the Calibration procedure by
referring to the “Body Electrical System
→ Front Camera System → Repair
Procedures” chapter in the applicable
Shop Manual on KGIS.
4.
Connect vehicle to KDS and check for
DTCs.
Printed TSB copy is for reference only; information may be updated at any time. Always refer to KGIS for the latest information.
TSB: ELE231 (Rev 1) Multiple Models April 2021
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FRONT VIEW CAMERA REPLACEMENT FOR C160449 & C160649
SUBJECT:
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE:
Model Year
Model
Production Date Range
2020-2021
Telluride (ON)
August 7, 2018 to November 30, 2020
2019-2021
Forte (BDm)
June 1, 2018 through November 20, 2020
2017-2021
Sportage (QL)
May 19, 2015 to September 30, 2020
REQUIRED PART:
Part Number
Part Name
Model
Front View
Camera Unit
Figure
Old
New
Telluride (ON)
99211 S9100
99211 S9100FFF
Forte (BDm)
95740 M6000
95740 M6000FFF
95895 D9100
95895 D9100FFF
99211 F1000
99211 F1000FFF
Sportage (QL)
Qty.
1
Note: All parts and service references provided in this bulletin are subject to change. Always check with
your local Mobis for the latest information.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
N Code: I3A C Code: ZZ3
Model
Claim
Type
Causal P/N
Qty.
Repair
Description
Labor Op Code
Op
Time
Sportage
(QL)
Qty.
99211
S9100FFF
Telluride
(ON)
Forte
(BDm)
Replacement
P/N
W
Refer to EPC
(Front View
Camera)
0
R&R Front
Camera Assy
95895F02
0.8
M/H
95740
M6000FFF
95895
D9100FFF
1
99211
F1000FFF
Note: Op time includes diagnostic tool operation & part’s calibration after the part’s replacement.
Always use the correct causal part when submitting 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.
TSB: ELE231 (Rev 1) Multiple Models April 2021
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