| Issue ID | 693329 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10242473 |
| Manufacurer | HYUNDAI-KIA AMERICA TECHNICAL CENTER INC |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 30/08/08 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2006 kia sedona. While driving approximately 10 mph and proceeding to turn left, the automatic passenger and driver sliding doors released unexpectedly without assistance. The latch detached and would not properly secure the doors. The warning light illuminated on the instrument panel when the doors released. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to a malfunction with the latch. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The failure and current mileages were 48,300. Updated 10/14/08 *bf updated 10/24/08. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48300 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233566XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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