NHTSA Recall 00V205000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V205000; Date: Jul. 27, 2000
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 KIA Sportage
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Kia Motors America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 66,482
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicle. These vehicles were distributed with owners manuals with an incorrect jump start diagram. The written instructions for jump starting are accurate. However, the diagram depicts the jumper cables attached to the wrong polarity terminals. If the diagram were followed without reference to the instructions, the resulting improper connections could cause the battery to rupture aggressively due to increased internal pressures.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began September 7, 2000. Owners who do not receive the adhesive label within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 7, 2000
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