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Recalls for
2000 Kia Sportage
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4 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2000-07-28
Description
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
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.
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). DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2004-06-30
Description
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, the front safety belt buckles may emit a click sound during the buckling process that is similar to the sound emitted when a buckle is being latched, when it is not.
Consequence
The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
Notes
Kia recall no. Sc039.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). DEFECT #3 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2009-04-07DescriptionSabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
ConsequenceDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective ActionSabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #4 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Posted on: 2009-05-11DescriptionDope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
ConsequenceDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective ActionDope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under document search located at the bottom of your screen. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to
http://www.safercar.gov .