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Kia Recall SC132: Improperly Tightened Seat Belt Retractor Screws
2013 Kia Forte
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
Seat Belts — Front — Retractor
- Summary
- 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.
- Actions
- 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.
- Documents (15)
- Chronology
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Miscellaneous Document - Q and A
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
- Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
- Defect Notice 573 Report
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Remedy Instructions and TSB
- Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2017-1
- Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2017-2
- Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2016-3
- Recall Quarterly Report #6, 2017-4
- Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2017-3
- ISSUED Renotification Notice
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