Issue ID | 1516756 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11153979 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | SONATA |
Model Year | 2011 |
File date | 29/11/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On november 29, 2016, while sitting at a stop light at west chester pike in west chester, pa. I noticed a flash and spark on the passenger side. One more blink and a stream of fire shot across the top of the hood of the car. Within in minutes, the entire car was engulfed in flames giving me seconds to get out of the car. While traffic was stopped, the police and fire departments were called to distinguish the fire while attending to me on the side of the road. The engine was part of a nationwide recall and was replaced "new" on june 10, 2016 which i satisfied including the extension of the warranty that was issued to me after getting it replaced. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126803 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAGERSTOWN, MD |
VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC5BHXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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