Kia Forte 2019 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin PS579 · NHTSA communication 10144231 · issued Aug 30, 2018
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2019
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official 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 plate can be installed directly onto the front bumper using the locating dimples (A) found on the front bumper to ensure alignment. Forte (BDm) vehicles equipped with Smart Cruise Control (SCC) will have a front radar and will include a license plate bracket located in the trunk upon delivery. ALWAYS use the license plate bracket for these vehicles. If the br
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.