NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V312000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Published May 17, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 17, 2016
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- KIA
- Model
- FORTE
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 KIA FORTE
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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