Issue ID | 1525628 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11164177 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 26/12/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 kia forte. While driving approximately 72 mph, the front of the vehicle caught fire. The contact noticed that the fire was coming from the engine. There were no injuries. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a local tow lot. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000. The vin was not provided. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NOKOMIS, FL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 72 |
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