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NHTSA : 16V312000

Campaign Details

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.