# 2023 KIA CARNIVAL — STRUCTURE:BODY
> NHTSA complaint `1865079` · 2023-01-12 · Kia America, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** KIA
- **Model:** CARNIVAL
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Kia America, Inc.
- **Component:** STRUCTURE:BODY
## Narrative
The door closing automation applies excessive force before the safety function engages to re-open.  This poses a high risk to children and small adults with narrow limbs and/or the fingers of any aged person.  On January 11, 2023, my 4 year old's hand was closed in the door without the door stopping or re-opening.  This resulted in deep lacerations to his fingers and swelling necessitating emergency room medicine and imaging to eliminate potential of fracture.  I tested this morning with the doors by opening and closing and inserting objects as well as my body to determine an approximation of closing force.  Even with a full sized adult, the closing force is sufficient to move the trunk of an adult body to the side before safety mechanisms engage.  Door travel continues for 2 to 3 inches before safety retraction engages.    Children arms, feet, or other appendages are narrow enough that they will be impacted with the force of the mechanism in a pinching mechanic before the safety engages and allows removal of the limb.  In this case, the fingers of a child closing their own door was not sufficient to activate the safety mechanism and the door closed fully, causing (thankfully) minimal injury.  I have contacted Kia service this morning and will follow their directions.  Internet research indicates no recall or technical service bulletin for this problem at this time.
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