Unknown or Other
Filed Aug 5, 2022UT
Sliding door shut on toddlers fingers, the safety mechanism for the door to open failed.
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2023 Kia Carnival complaints
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Structure › Body1 injured
Filed Jul 1, 2022IN
Daughter presses the button on the inside of the van. She didn't move her hand soon enough out of the way for the door to close. The door closed on her hand, she had to press the button open from the door closing on her thumb. She came balling her eyes out to me. Her thumb swelled 3 x's as big. The sensor should be way more sensitive like a garage door opener.
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