KIA FORTE 2019: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V771000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-11-30 | 2018-10-31 | 2018-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2018-07-24 - 2018-09-17
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC171
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1754
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Kia Motors America "Kia" is recalling certain 2019 Kia Forte vehicles equipped with LED headlights. The headlights may not have been manufactured with the correct low beam aiming. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia's number for this recall is SC171.
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.
