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.
Kia America – Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Retractor Screws
| Report Received Date | 05/17/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V312000 |
| Consequence Summary | If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | 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 Code | SC132 |
| Potentially Affected | 5245 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V312000) |
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