2013 Kia Forte Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V312000
Manufacturer: Kia Motors America
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC132
Manufactured Begin Date: September 10th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2012
Date of Owner Notification: July 1st, 2016

Defect Summary:
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.

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

Corrective Summary:
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.