Recall Alert: 2013 Kia Forte
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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 5,000 model-year 2013 Kia Forte cars manufactured between Sept. 10 and Oct. 31, 2012
The Problem: The screws that hold the front seat belt retractor retaining plates may not have been properly tightened and plates may break in a crash, resulting in pieces of the plates striking occupants and increasing risk of an injury.
The Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace both front seat belt assemblies, as necessary, for free.
What Owners Should Do: Kia will begin notifying owners on June 30. Owners can call the automaker at 800-333-4542, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236, or go to www.safercar.gov, for more info.
Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer.
