NHTSA Complaint #10700871 — 2000 KIA SEPHIA LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10700871
Vehicle	2000 KIA SEPHIA
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Date of Incident	March 21, 2015
Date Filed	March 21, 2015
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE LOCKS FREEZE UP IN COLD TEMPS, ENOUGH TO TWIST AND BEND MY KEY. EVEN TRYING TO FORCE IT OPEN FROM THE INSIDE DOES NOT WORK. I ALMOST BROKE MY THUMB TRYING TO FORCE IT OPEN UNLESS YOU PUT A HEATER IN THE CAR FOR A LONG TIME. *TR

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