NHTSARecalled May 17, 2016 · #16V312000
Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Retractor Screws
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Retractor Screws
- 2013 Forte
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Kia America, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2013 Forte
- UPCs
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What you should 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.