Issue ID | 1482721 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11112486 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 20/10/17 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving on interstate 84 w. Car suddenly caught on fire october 20, 2017. Passenger saw smoke from front seat. Driver pulled-over. We got out of car. Saw fire underneath. Moved away, car gradually became engulfed in flames. Filed report in connecticut. Incident number 17-0000359 sandy hook fd fire department responded. 61,852 miles |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61852 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PITTSBURGH, PA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGN4A71COXXXXXX |
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 | 65 |
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