Kia Forte: Retractor

Date

May 17, 2016

Filed by

Kia Motors America

Vehicles

Kia Forte (2013)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Kia America, Inc.

Component

Seat Belts › Front › Retractor

Description of 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.

Potentially affected

5245

What can happen

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

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.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

July 1, 2016

Manufacturer campaign number

SC132

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

16V312000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.