Issue ID | 1304865 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10892633 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 30/07/16 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 2012 kia optima caught fire while driving 45 mph & was unable to accelerate/brake. Recently was taken for service with no items that would cause the issue... Updated 10/04/16 *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HAMPTON COVE, AL |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71CGXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | 45 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | UNIVERSITY KIA |
Dealer's telephone number | 256-217-1700 |
Dealer's city | HUNTSVILLE |
Dealer's state code | AL |
Dealer's ZIP code | 35806-1717 |