Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
KIA
Model Of Vehicle
FORTE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
16V312000
Component Description
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Effect Of Defect
If A Retaining Plate Breaks During A Crash, Pieces Of The Plate Could Strike The Occupants, Increasing Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Start Of Manufacture
20120910
End Of Manufacture
20121031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5245
Date Owners Notified
20160701
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Date Report Received
20160517
Make Campaign Number
SC132