If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights

Summary

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."

Actions

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.

Documents (14)

• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)November 26, 2018 Attention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers
• Chronology
• Non-Compliance Notice 573 Report/FMVSS 108
• Miscellaneous Document - SC171 –2019 MY FORTE LED HEADLAMPS SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN Q & A November 26, 2018
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Attention: All Dealer Principals
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Remedy Instructions and TSB
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4

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