NHTSA recall 16V312000
Seat Belts · Kia America, Inc.
May 17, 2016report date
5,245units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2013 Kia Forte.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V312000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.