Recall 00V-205
KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2000 Kia Sportage: Electrical system.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-205
- Reported
- July 27, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 66,482 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
The fix
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 7, 2000. Owners who do not receive the adhesive label within a reasonable time should contact kia at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2000