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  Defect Investigation of Incorrect Battery Jump-start

Investigation of Incorrect Battery Jump-start

Subject: Incorrect battery jump-start
Components covered:
  • Electrical system
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jul. 10, 2000. It was closed on Jul. 31, 2000. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Allege battety may explode if owner's attempt to jump-state the vehicle by following the owner's manual diagram
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 2000 Kia Motor Sephia
  • 2000 Kia Motor Sportage

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