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KIA - Incorrect low beam aiming fmvss 108

Official notice

31 Oct 2018

Last checked

31 Oct 2018

Risk not stated by sourceNHTSA
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An official NHTSA notice concerns KIA - Incorrect low beam aiming fmvss 108. If the headlights are not properly aimed, the driver may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2018-10-31.

What to do now

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.

Units affected

1,754

Recall number

SC171

Official notice

2018-10-31

The hazard

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

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Affected products

Product 1

Kia America, Inc. — Incorrect low beam aiming/fmvss 108

Units affected

1,754

Risk / hazard

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

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

US · United States

Affected area 1

US · United States

Company & contacts

Brand

KIA

Manufacturer

Kia america, inc.

Phone

Not provided

Brand: KIA. Contact: Kia America, Inc..

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

SC171

Campaign number

18V771000

Units affected

1,754

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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