| Issue ID | 904621 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10446148 |
| Manufacurer | KIA MOTORS CORPORATION |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SEDONA |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/05/11 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 kia sedona. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the warning chime indicating that the sliding doors were open began to sound. The contact stopped the vehicle and verified that the doors were closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnostic test and the technician stated that the latch assembly would have to be replaced. The failure continued intermittently after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the technician was unable to diagnose the failure and stated that the doors were operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The approximate failure mileage was 39,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 39000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROCHESTER, NY |
| VIN pattern | KNDMB233696XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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