2000 Kia Sportage recall: electrical system
Kia Motors America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 27, 2000. It covers about 66,482 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 66,482
- reported
- Jul 27, 2000
- owners notified
- Sep 7, 2000
- related complaints
- 32
Electrical system
- 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.
- Risk
- This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Recall number 00V205000
Affected vehicles
- Kia Sportage 2000 2000
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 32 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 00V205000
Is there a recall on the 2000 Kia Sportage electrical system?
Yes. Recall 00V205000, reported on July 27, 2000, covers about 66,482 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 00V205000?
Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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