Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V205000 Reported July 27, 2000

Kia/jump starting diagram

Q: What is recall 00V205000?

NHTSA recall 00V205000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on July 27, 2000. It addresses: Kia/jump starting diagram. The recall affects approximately 66,482 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Kia America, Inc. · N/A · 66,482 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V205000

Manufacturer Campaign

SCO17

Manufacturer

Kia America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

66,482

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 27, 2000

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.

Safety 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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00V205000 or campaign SCO17.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V205000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V205000?

NHTSA recall 00V205000 was issued by Kia America, Inc. on July 27, 2000. It addresses: Kia/jump starting diagram. The recall affects approximately 66,482 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Kia America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V205000 or the manufacturer campaign number SCO17. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.