Method and system for disengaging a drive rod in a door after an impact to the door

An automobile comprising:

• a frame;
• a striker located in the frame;
• and
• a door connected to the frame and selectively engaged with the striker, the door including:
• a latch unit selectively engaged with the striker,
• a latch release unit connected to the latch unit, wherein actuation of the latch release unit controls the engagement of the latch unit with the striker,
• a drive rod engaged to the latch release unit,
• a door handle engaged to the drive rod wherein the drive rod actuates the latch release unit based on a movement of the handle, and
• a drive rod striking member,
• wherein upon impact to the door causing deformation of the door, the drive rod striking member engages the drive rod after the drive rod has disengaged from the door handle or the latch release unit, and
• wherein the drive rod striking member prevents the drive rod from re-engaging with the door handle or the latch release unit.