TSB: COACHMEN 170, 208, 210, C70, COACHMEN, RIO, S40, S60, S80, SEDONA, SHASTA, SORENTO, SPECTRA, UNKNOWN, V50, V70, XC90 (1998-2006)

Bulletin 013 - January 8, 1998

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID013
ManufacturerCOACHMEN
Models170, 208, 210, C70, COACHMEN, RIO, S40, S60, S80, SEDONA, SHASTA, SORENTO, SPECTRA, UNKNOWN, V50, V70, XC90
Model Years1998-2006
Date IssuedJanuary 8, 1998
Date Added to NHTSAApril 2, 2008
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Vehicles Affected42 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

LOCK NUT REUSE PROHIBITED WHEN THEY ARE REMOVED FROM THE POWER STEERING, FRONT OR REAR SUSPENSION OR ENGINE SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY ON ALL KIA PRODUCTS. *TT

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
KIA SORENTO 2006 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SEDONA 2005 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
KIA SEDONA 2005 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SORENTO 2005 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO V50 2005 190000 TIRES
VOLVO XC90 2005 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 2004 190000 TIRES
VOLVO S40 2004 190000 TIRES
VOLVO S60 2004 190000 TIRES
KIA SEDONA 2004 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
KIA SEDONA 2004 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SORENTO 2004 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SPECTRA 2004 100000 POWER TRAIN
VOLVO V70 2004 190000 TIRES
VOLVO XC90 2004 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 2003 190000 TIRES
KIA RIO 2003 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VOLVO S60 2003 190000 TIRES
KIA SEDONA 2003 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
KIA SEDONA 2003 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SORENTO 2003 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
VOLVO V70 2003 190000 TIRES
VOLVO XC90 2003 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 2002 190000 TIRES
VOLVO S60 2002 190000 TIRES
KIA SEDONA 2002 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
KIA SEDONA 2002 063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VOLVO V70 2002 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 2001 190000 TIRES
VOLVO S60 2001 190000 TIRES
VOLVO V70 2001 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 2000 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 1999 190000 TIRES
VOLVO S80 1999 190000 TIRES
VOLVO C70 1998 190000 TIRES
MERCEDES-BENZ 170 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MERCEDES-BENZ 208 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MERCEDES-BENZ 210 - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COACHMEN COACHMEN - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
KIA RIO - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SHASTA SHASTA - 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
UNKNOWN UNKNOWN - 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized COACHMEN dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (013) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.