Front: retractorRecall 16V-312 · 2013 Kia Forte
Kia Motors America recall 16V-312 covers 5,245 2013 Kia Forte for a front: retractor problem, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V312000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 561 vehicles were listed as unreachable.