Kia America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V205000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V205000 by Kia America, Inc.. Includes 66,482 affected units, KIA/JUMP STARTING DIAGRAM, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V205000
Manufacturer: Kia America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2000-07-27T00:00:00
Subject: Kia/jump starting diagram
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 66,482

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SCO17
Recall Type: Vehicle
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 Action: Owners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-gknt_8qtm.95gu
NHTSA ID: 00V205000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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