Recall
Kia Forte — 16V312000
NHTSA ID
16V312000
Make
Kia
Model
Forte
Years Affected
2013
Recall Date
2016-05-17
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Units Affected
5,245
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC132
Summary
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured September 10, 2012, to October 31, 2012. The screws that hold the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened, and as a result, the seatbelt retractor retaining plates may break in a crash.
Consequence
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy
Kia will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. The recall began July 1, 2016. Kia's number for this recall is SC132.