2019 KIA FORTE Recall

Campaign:: 18V771000 on 11/04/2018
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Manufactured:: 07/23/2018 - 09/16/2018
Affected:: 1,754
Defect:: 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."
Consequence:: If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:: Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlight aiming and replace the headlights, as necessary, free of charge. owners may contact kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. kia's number for this recall is sc171.
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.

2019 KIA FORTE TSBs (3)

Bulletin:: PS579
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Pitstop: forte (bdm) front license plate bracket - this pitstop provides information regarding front license plate installation on 2019my~ forte (bdm) vehicles. on forte (bdm) vehicles without smart cruise control (scc), the front license
Bulletin:: PS299_R3
Component:: 131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:: Pitstop - correct procedure for raising windshield wipers - when servicing the windshield wipers on the listed vehicles below during pdi, make sure to use the procedure outlined below to raise the wiper arms to the fully vertical position i
Bulletin:: PS583
Component:: 020000 suspension
Summary:: Pitstop: forte (bdm) ? alignment specifications - this pitstop provides information regarding alignment specifications for 2019my forte (bdm) vehicles. in the event a wheel alignment is needed, ensure your alignment equipment has the correc