| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Record Id: 8361 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: KIA |
| Recalled Component Id: 000011086000083298000000200 | Manufacturer Supplied Component Name: |
| Model Name: SPORTAGE | Model Year: 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V205000 | Mfr Campaign Number: SCO17 |
| Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Manufacturer That Filed Report: KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: -- | End date of Manufacturing: -- |
| Report For : V | Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 66482 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Sep, 07 2000 | Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Kia Motors America | Report Received Date: Jul, 27 2000 |
| Record Creation date : Jul, 28 2000 | Federal Motar Safety Number: |
| Defect 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. | Consequence Summary: This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders. |
| Corrective Summary : 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). |
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