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Kia Rio 2008–2011technical service bulletin

Bulletin TSBENG120R1 · NHTSA communication 10090625 · issued Aug 29, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Engine
component
2008–2011
model years
4
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tsb: muffler pipe hanger bracket replacement - revised - some rio vehicles, produced from february 25, 2008 to july 10, 2011, may experience a rattling noise while driving, emanating from under the vehicle. This bulletin provides the procedure to diagnose.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.