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2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	807380
Internal NHTSA #	10347899
Manufacurer	HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC
Brand	KIA
Model	OPTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	30/09/09
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2004 kia optima (although all models and years are affected) - front door latch defective (research shows both sides affected; this complaint is specific to passenger-side); door will not open. Costly to fix; manufacturer aware of defect. Safety hazard; in the event accident involving drivers' side, no way to exit vehicle; would inhibit successful rescue attempts. There is no reason for the consumer to have to shoulder the cost of repair due to poor quality parts or workmanship. This is not only a safety issue, but also a widespread defect, as evidenced by numerous internet blogs on this subject, and dealer acknowledgment.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	100000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LAWRENCEBURG, IN
VIN pattern	KNAGD128445XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons
No. of fatalities
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders
Drive train type
Transmission type
Vehicle speed	0
DoT tire identifier
Tire size
Location of tire code
Type of tire failure code
Was defective tire repaired?
Date of manufacture
Type of child seat code
Type of restraint
Dealer's name
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city
Dealer's state code
Dealer's ZIP code

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 KIA OPTIMA Latches Locks Linkages Problems, Complaints and Defects

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