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Recall 16V-312

Kia Motors America recalled the 2013 Kia Forte: Seat belts (front, retractor).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-312
Reported
May 17, 2016
Vehicles affected
5,245 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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 fix

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-[removed]. The recall began July 1, 2016. Kia's number for this recall is SC132.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles