Dual cable door latch release mechanism

A door latch release mechanism for use in a passenger vehicle comprises at least one of a latch mechanism and a handle mechanism. The latch mechanism includes a first bellcrank 238 with a first pivot axis and two mounting points, 262, 266. The handle mechanism includes a second bellcrank (229) with a second pivot axis and two mounting points 260, 264. The handle mechanism further includes a door handle 224 having a third pivot axis (preferably perpendicular to the bell crank axis), and a mechanical linkage 230 connecting the door handle lever with the second bellcrank. Preferably the mounting points on each bell crank are equally spaced on opposite sides of the pivot axis. The bell cranks are preferably coupled together by a pair of Bowden cables 244, 252, forming a parallelogram linkage preventing accidental release of latch during side impact during a collision with an object 268. The handle linkage may include a forked end in which slides an extended end of the bell crank.