NHTSA Campaign 16V312000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Filed by Kia Motors America.
NHTSA campaign 16V312000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the seat belts:front:retractor. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- 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.
- 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 1-800-333-4542. The recall began July 1, 2016. Kia's number for this recall is SC132.
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 16V312000 (1)
Kia (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V312000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.