NHTSA Complaint #11056254 — 2004 KIA OPTIMA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11056254
Vehicle	2004 KIA OPTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 12, 2017
Date Filed	December 23, 2017
Mileage	114,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

UNABLE TO OPEN PASSENGER DOOR DUE TO DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR STOPPED WORKING. UNSAFE TO DRIVE.

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