NHTSA Complaint #10046477 — 2001 KIA OPTIMA

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10046477
Vehicle	2001 KIA OPTIMA
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Date of Incident	October 15, 2003
Date Filed	November 6, 2003
Mileage	16,126 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

POWER LOCK DOORS FAILED, WHICH TWICE TRAPPED THE DRIVER INSIDE THE VEHICLE. I HAD TO RESTART THE ENGINE, ROLLED DOWN THE POWER WINDOW, TAKE THE KEY OUT AND INSERT IT INTO THE DOOR TO UNLOCK IT FROM THE OUTSIDE. *AK

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