NHTSA safety recalls
2000 Kia Sportage Recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2000 Kia Sportage — 2 of them relate to exterior lighting. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
Is your car one of them?
These campaigns cover the 2000 Kia Sportage as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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09E025000Exterior Lighting · Headlights
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeDope, 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.
What was foundDope, 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.
09E025000 at NHTSA09E012000Exterior Lighting
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The riskDecreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
The fix — freeSabersport 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.
What was foundSabersport 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.
09E012000 at NHTSA04V305000Seat Belts · Front · Buckle Assembly
The latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
The riskThe latch can then pull out of the buckle when tension is applied.
The fix — freeDealers will replace both front seat belt buckles. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners should contact kia at 1-800-333-4542.
What was foundOn 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.
04V305000 at NHTSA00V205000Electrical System
This could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
The riskThis could cause potential serious injury to bystanders.
The fix — freeOwners will be provided with an adhesive label with the correct illustration to permanently affix to their respective owners manuals.
What was foundVehicle 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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