NHTSA Complaint #10779158 — 2013 KIA SORENTO

SEATS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10779158
Vehicle	2013 KIA SORENTO
Component	SEATS
Date of Incident	August 3, 2015
Date Filed	October 1, 2015
Mileage	64,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

SECOND ROW PASSENGER SIDE LATCH TO RELEASE SEAT FROM FOLDED DOWN POSITION TO UPRIGHT POSITION STICKS AND IS IMPOSSIBLE TO REPOSITION SEAT BACK. THE SEAT IS NOW PERMENANTLY IN THE FOLDED DOWN POSITION AND I AM UNABLE TO USE THE SEAT.

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