Sorento 4WD V6-3.5L (2011)
Seat Bottom Frame: All Technical Service Bulletins
Campaign - R/H Front Seat Frame Reinforcement
GROUP Service Campaign
NUMBER SC085
MODEL 2011MY Sorento (XM)
DATE October 2010
SUBJECT: SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 2011 MY SORENTO PASSENGER SEAT U-BRACKET INSTALLATION (SC085)
This bulletin provides information related to some 2011 Sorento (XM) vehicles built from April 6, 2010 to July 16, 2010. The structural tube under the
front passenger seat may have been over-expanded causing pressure on and deformation of the inboard bracket. To improve this condition, the dealer
will add a U-bracket under the front inboard corner of the passenger seat as directed in this TSB. Kia is requesting the completion of this Service
Campaign on all affected 2011 MY Sorento vehicles in dealer stock prior to retail sales.
NOTICE
To assure complete customer satisfaction, always remember to refer to WebDCS Warranty coverage (validation) Inquiry Screen (Service > Warranty
Coverage Inquiry) for a list of any additional campaigns that may need to be performed on the vehicle before returning it to the customer.
Sorento Inspection Procedure:
Open the hood and check for SC085 campaign completion label above the driver's side fuse box. If label exists, NO FURTHER ACTION IS
REQUIRED.
If label does not exist continue to step one (1) of Service Procedure outlined below.
Service Procedure: