Vehicle
EPA Classification
Subcompact
2WD Sport Utility Vehicle
Engine
Engine Order Code
Engine Type
Displacement
Fuel System
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Transmission
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
Trans Type
Trans Description Cont.
Trans Description Cont. Again
First Gear Ratio (:1)
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
Reverse Ratio (:1)
Clutch Size
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Stabilizer Bar
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
Brakes
Brake Type
Brake ABS System
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.0 x -TBD- in
11.8 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Rear Drum Diam x Width
Wheels
Front Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Size
Spare Wheel Size
Rear Wheel Material
Spare Wheel Material
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
Rear Tire Order Code
Spare Tire Order Code
Front Tire Size
Rear Tire Size
Spare Tire Size
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy
Cruising Range - City
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City
Fuel Economy Est-Combined
Cruising Range - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - City
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined
Battery Range
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
Steering
Steering Type
Electric Rack & Pinion
Hydraulic Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
Passenger Volume
Front Head Room
Front Leg Room
Front Shoulder Room
Front Hip Room
Second Head Room
Second Leg Room
Second Shoulder Room
Second Hip Room
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length, Overall
Width, Max w/o mirrors
Height, Overall
Track Width, Front
Track Width, Rear
Min Ground Clearance
Liftover Height
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity
MECHANICAL
1.5L DOHC SFI 16-valve VVT-i 4-cyl engine w/Toyota direct injection (TDI).
4-speed auto transmission w/OD.
Front wheel drive.
Front independent MacPherson strut suspension.
Torsion beam rear suspension.
Front stabilizer bar.
Electric pwr-assist rack-&-pinion steering.
Front vented disc brakes & rear drum brakes
3.5L DOHC dual CVVT 24-valve V6 engine.
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, Sportmatic.
Front wheel drive.
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs.
Independent multi-link rear suspension.
Front/rear stabilizer bars.
Hydraulic pwr rack & pinion steering.
Pwr ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes
EXTERIOR
14" steel wheels w/covers.
P175/65R14 all-season tires.
Compact spare tire.
Color-keyed grille surround.
Multi-reflector halogen headlamps.
Color-keyed manual mirrors.
Intermittent wipers.
Color-keyed door handles
17" x 7.0" painted alloy wheels.
P235/65R17 tires.
Silver roof rails.
Body-color heated pwr mirrors -inc: integrated turn signals.
Variable intermittent front windshield wipers.
Fixed rear wiper
ENTERTAINMENT
Audio-prep pkg -inc: (4) speakers, no head unit.
In-glass antenna
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, USB port.
SIRIUS satellite radio -inc: (3) months free subscription.
Bluetooth hands-free link
INTERIOR
Multi-adjustable front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual adjustable driver, 4-way manual adjustable passenger.
Driver seat height adjuster.
Cloth seat trim.
Folding rear bench seat.
Covered center console w/storage.
3-spoke tilt steering wheel.
Digital clock.
Remote trunk opener.
Remote fuel door release.
Rear window defroster.
Air conditioning.
(2) front/(1) rear cupholder.
12V aux pwr outlet.
Driver/front passenger sun visors w/covered mirrors.
Front/rear assist grips.
Front maplight.
Trunk lamp
Tricot cloth front bucket seats.
3rd row 50/50 split-folding seat.
Rear center armrest w/cup holder.
Tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: audio, cruise, Bluetooth controls.
Trip computer.
EcoMinder indicator.
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto up/down.
Pwr door locks.
Air conditioning.
Rear air conditioning.
Rear window defroster.
Front/rear pwr outlets.
Rear map pockets.
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
SAFETY
Anti-lock brakes -inc: electronic brake-force distribution (EBD).
Brake assist.
Vehicle stability control (VSC).
Front/rear energy-absorbing crumple zones.
Side-impact door beams.
Dual front advanced airbags -inc: occupant sensor.
Front seat-mounted side airbags.
Front/rear side curtain air bags.
3-point ALR/ELR seatbelts -inc: driver emergency locking retractor (ELR).
Adjustable front seatbelt shoulder belt anchors.
LATCH child restraint system *Outboard Rear Seat Positions Only*.
Child-protector rear door locks.
Direct tire pressure monitor system.
Emergency trunk release.
Energy-absorbing steering column
4-wheel anti-lock brakes.
Electronic brake force distribution w/brake assist.
Hill assist control.
Downhill brake control.
Electronic stability control w/traction control.
Side impact door beams.
Front/rear crumple zones.
Dual advanced front airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor.
Front seat-mounted air bags.
Full-length side curtain airbags.
3-point seat belts in all positions w/front pretensioners.
Height-adjustable front seatbelts.
Front active headrests.
Rear child safety door locks.
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH).
Tire pressure monitoring system.
Energy-absorbing steering column
PACKAGE
Rebate
Warranty
Basic Years:
3.
Basic Miles/km:
36,000.
Drivetrain Years:
5.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
60,000.
Corrosion Years:
5.
Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited
Basic Years:
5.
Basic Miles/km:
60,000.
Drivetrain Years:
10.
Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.
Corrosion Years:
5.
Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.
Roadside Assistance Years:
5.
Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
60,000.
Roadside Assistance Note:
24-hour roadside assistance
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
18V025000.
Mfg's Report Date:
January 9, 2018.
Component:
AIR BAGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
14,585.
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Yaris vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Additionally, these vehicles are also being recalled in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming, or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation ....
Consequence:
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death..
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by March 10, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are G0R (Zone B), and H0A (Zone C)..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
16V340000.
Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 23, 2016.
Component:
AIR BAGS.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,654,713.
Summary:
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 2007-2011 Lexus ES350, and 2009-2010 Pontiac Vibe vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Toyota is recalling certain model year 2008 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2007-2008 Toyota Yaris, 2006-2008 Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350 and 2007-2008 Lexus ES350 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jer....
Consequence:
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death..
Remedy:
Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners July 6, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for interim notification for this campaign are G1P (Toyota Zone A), G1R (Toyota Zone B), G2G (Lexus Zone A), and G2H (Lexus Zone B). Toyota's numbers for final remedy for this campaign are G0P (Toyota Zone A), G0R (Toyota Zone B), GLG (Lexus Zone A), and GLH (Lexus Zone B)..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V388000.
Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 31, 2010.
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
35185.
Summary:
HYUNDAI-KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SOUL AND MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 7, 2009 THROUGH JULY 30, 2010. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WIRING HARNESSES SUPPLIED BY JCI AND USED FOR THE LIGHTING IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLES ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT DOOR TRIM PANELS, AND THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLES INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION, LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR DOOR TRIM PANELS, MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY SOLDERED..
Consequence:
WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESSES FOR THE LIGHTS IN THE KIA SOUL VEHICLES ADVANCED LIGHTING SPEAKERS, AND THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE KIA SORENTO VEHICLES INTERIOR ACCENT ILLUMINATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542..
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC083. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
10V599000.
Mfg's Report Date:
NOV 24, 2010.
Component:
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
7697.
Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 14, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2010. SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY MACHINED..
Consequence:
AS A RESULT, BRAKE FLUID WILL LEAK, FOLLOWED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW AND SHOULD BE CHECKED, THEN A SOFT OR SPONGY BRAKE PEDAL FEEL, AND IF NOT SERVICED, REDUCED BRAKING POWER WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR CALIPERS AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA CONSUMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-333-4542..
Notes:
KIA'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC087. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11E041000.
Mfg's Report Date:
SEP 30, 2011.
Component:
EQUIPMENT.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2,398.
Summary:
CURT MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING CERTAIN TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESSES, PART NUMBER 56024, THAT CONNECT TOW VEHICLE LIGHTING CIRCUITS TO TRAILER LIGHTING CIRCUITS SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ AND KIA SORENTO VEHICLES. THE UNITS ARE NOT WATER-TIGHT AND MOISTURE CAN SEEP INTO THE CONVERTER MODULE AND DEFEAT THE MODULE'S INTERNAL CIRCUIT PROTECTION..
Consequence:
WITHOUT THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION, THE MODULE CAN OVERHEAT POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE..
Remedy:
CURT MANUFACTURING WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TOW PACKAGE WIRING HARNESS. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CURT MANUFACTURING AT 1-715 831-8713..
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
13V114000.
Mfg's Report Date:
APR 01, 2013.
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING , SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
623,658.
Summary:
Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Rondo and Sportage, model year 2007-2011 Sorento, model year 2007 Sedona, model year 2010-2011 Soul, and model year 2011 Optima vehicles. The stop lamp switch in the affected vehicles may malfunction. A malfunctioning stop lamp switch may cause the brake lights to not illuminate when the brake pedal is depressed or may cause an inability to deactivate the cruise control by depressing the brake pedal. Additionally, a malfunctioning stop lamp switch may also result in intermittent operation of the push-button start feature, affect the operation of the brake-transmission shift interlock feature preventing the shifter from being moved out of the PARK position and causing the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) malfunction light to illuminate..
Consequence:
Failure to illuminate the stop lamps during braking or inability to disengage the cruise control could increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, when the ignition is in the 'ON' position, the transmission shifter may be able to be moved out of PARK without first applying the brake. This may lead to unintentional movement of the car which may increase the risk of a crash..
Remedy:
Kia will send an interim notification to owners in May 2013. When parts are available, owners will receive a second notification and dealers will replace the stop lamp switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's recall campaign number is SC098..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
15V626000.
Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 06, 2015.
Component:
POWER TRAIN.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
377,062.
Summary:
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Kia Sorento vehicles manufactured October 19, 2009, to January 31, 2013. In the affected vehicles, if excessive force is applied to the gear shift lever, the brake-shift interlock mechanism may chip or crack allowing the transmission being able to be shifted out of "Park" without the brakes being depressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection.".
Consequence:
Without requiring the brake to be pressed, the vehicle may be unintentionally shifted out of Park, allowing it to roll, which may result in a crash..
Remedy:
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake-shift interlock mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 24, 2015. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC124..
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov..
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V258000.
Mfg's Report Date:
APR 25, 2011.
Component:
POWER TRAIN.
Potential Number of Units Affected:
12,690.
Summary:
KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SORENTO 2WD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND 2.4L ENGINES MANUFACTURED FROM THE START OF PRODUCTION THROUGH MAY 22, 2010. THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT MAY SUFFER FROM NOISE AND EXCESSIVE WEAR DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT WITH THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR. CONTINUING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION LEADS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WHIRRING/WHINING NOISE AND CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION..
Consequence:
DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF MOTIVE POWER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT SIDE OUTPUT GEAR AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KIA AT 1-800-333-4542..
Notes:
KIA SAFETY RECALL NO. SC089. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV
News - Crash Test Results
Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..
Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..
Rollover Rating:
* * * *.
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.
Risk of Rollover:
13%.
Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is.
Overall Rating:
* * * *.
Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating:
* * * *.
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver:
* * * * *.
Frontal Crash Test Note:
Not Applicable.
Note:
Frontal crash test results are valid for 2011 model year vehicles manufactured before July 2, 2010..
Overall Side Crash Rating:
* * * *.
Side Barrier Rating:
* * * *.
Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat:
* * * * *.
Male/Female Dummy Note:
Male: Average sized adult male dummy in 35-MPH crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs. Female: Small-sized adult female dummy in 35-mph crash into fixed barrier. Rating is evaluation of injury to head, neck, chest, legs..
Combined Side Rating Front Seat:
* * * * *.
Combined Side Rating Rear Seat:
* * *.
Rollover Rating:
* * * *.
Rollover Rating Dynamic Test Result:
No Tip.
Risk of Rollover:
17.5%.
Side Barrier Rating Driver:
* * * * *.
Rollover Note:
Dynamic (moving) test results (Tip or No Tip) and measured rollover-related properties determine vehicle's risk of rollover in single vehicle crash and its rollover rating. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is..
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger:
* * * *.
Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat:
* * *.
Side Barrier Rating Note:
Not Applicable
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