KIA Forte (2019): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V771000 · Oct 31, 2018 · Kia Motors America
1,754
vehicles affected
1,754
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V771000
- Date
- Oct 31, 2018
- Maker
- Kia Motors America
- Units affected
- 1,754
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Headlights
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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."
What can happen
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V771000?
1 model: Kia Forte (2019), about 1,754 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V771000?
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.
What can happen?
If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.