Issue ID | 1487671 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11118334 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SEDONA |
Model Year | 2017 |
File date | 26/07/17 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia sedona. The contact stated that the hatch and sliding doors failed to close. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Additionally, the hatch inadvertently closed on the contact's body. The contact sustained head injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (elk grove kia, 8480 laguna grove dr., elk grove, ca 95757, (916) 753-1000), but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: [xxx]. The failure mileage was 13,679. *bf information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). *tt |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13679 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
VIN pattern | KNDME5C13H6XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | ELK GROVE KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 916-753-1000 |
Dealer's city | ELK GROVE |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 95757 |