KIA FORTE 2013: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V312000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| KIA | FORTE | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-07-01 | 2016-05-17 | 2016-05-17 |
Production Dates: 2012-09-10 - 2012-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: Kia America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC132
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5245
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
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.
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.
