NHTSA recall 00V205000
Electrical System · Kia America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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…
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2000 Kia Sportage.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 00V205000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.