| Issue ID | 1386103 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11000314 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SORENTO |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 17/06/17 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rear truck door lift gate support, tail gate support. I was cleaning out out our vehicle while stationary in our driveway with the back door open, and next thing i knew he door had slammed down on me. One of the lift gate supports gateway and blew and collapsed on top of me. I suffered from a major headache and some minor back pain. I'm grateful this was not my child who would have been hurt worse. This seems to be a safety issue.. I contacted dealership and no recall listed nor covered we had to replace and repair ourselves. We purchursed new ones and replaced today when we received them! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73986 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CORNELIUS, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5XYKWDA26CGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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