The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V312000·Announced 2016-05-17

Kia Recalls 2013 Fortes Due to Front Seatbelt Retainer Defect

Kia is recalling 2013 Fortes because front seatbelt retractor screws may be loose. This could cause the retractor plate to break in a crash, striking occupants.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may break in a crash, posing a significant injury risk to occupants.

Plain-English summary

Kia Motors America is recalling certain model year 2013 Forte vehicles manufactured between September 10, 2012, and October 31, 2012. The recall addresses a defect where the screws holding the front seatbelt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened.

If the retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing the risk of injury. The corrective action involves dealers inspecting and replacing both front seatbelt assemblies, as necessary, free of charge.

Owners will be notified by Kia. The recall began on July 1, 2016, and Kia's number for this recall is SC132. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
KIA FORTE
Brand
KIA
Manufacturer
Kia Motors America
Category
Vehicle — Seatbelt
Hazard
Affected units
5,245

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • FORTE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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