NHTSA recall 16V312000
Seat belts › Front › Retractor
KIA Forte
Reported May 17, 20165,245 vehicles affectedKia Motors AmericaMaker’s number SC132Built Sep 10, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012
The defect
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.
The risk
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
The 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.