If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
If a retaining plate breaks during a crash, pieces of the plate could strike the occupants, increasing risk of injury.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1250968-kia-forte-2013-recall-seat-belts · Recall date May 17, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V312000
“KIA FORTE (2013) recall — Seat Belts.” GovInfoNow, recall dated May 17, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1250968-kia-forte-2013-recall-seat-belts. Based on NHTSA recall 16V312000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V312000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kia Motors America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V312000 — Kia Motors America KIA FORTE (2013) recall — Seat Belts Hello, I own a KIA FORTE (2013) recall — Seat Belts that is covered by recall 16V312000 from Kia Motors America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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