NHTSA recall 16V-312 (16V312000)
seat belts recall reported May 17, 2016 - about 5,245 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V312000
- Also written as
- 16V-312
- Manufacturer number
- SC132
- Reported
- May 17, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,245
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-312 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.