| Issue ID | 745397 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10290465 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | RIO |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 30/10/09 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Left front driver's door inside latch release handle suddenly failed to release the door latch, the door was unlocked at the time. This occurred at 0445 hours on 30 oct 2009 with approximately 62,200 miles on the odometer. A new part has been ordered for replacement of the broken part on the same day, the old part will be available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62200 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BORON, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNADE123676XXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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