Issue ID | 1493380 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11123029 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | FORTE |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 15/08/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 kia forte. While driving at low speeds, the contact detected a burning odor from the back seat. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and it caught on fire. The origin of the fire was not determined. Both police and fire reports were filed. The local fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an unknown location. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | HUDSON, NH |
VIN pattern | KNAFX5A80F5XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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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