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Kia Niro 2011–2021technical service bulletin

Bulletin PS702 · NHTSA communication 10195049 · issued Jun 4, 2021

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Visibility
component
2011–2021
model years
35
vehicle entries

Official summary

PIT STOP: A/C DYE FOR E-COMPRESSOR EQUIPPED VEHICLES - This bulletin provides information on the proper non-conductive A/C system leak detection dye to be used in all EV, HEV, and PHEV models equipped with an electric A/C compressor.

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.