City Mini GT front wheel issue 😫😫😫

Batya
I bought a City mini GT a month ago in Canada to bring with me to Israel since it's wayyyy more expensive here. 
I built it today and lo and behold the front wheel unlock button for the swivel does not work. I am beyond frustrated at myself for not building it before I brought it here and at the brand for selling a faulty stroller.
Had anyone here experienced this issue and possibly fixed it themselves? I do have a warranty but since I live in a different country it's not much use.
Helppp 😢