Issue ID | 1502299 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11133307 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 03/10/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Driving my 2012 kia optima on the highway. Noticed the smell of smoke then visually saw smoke. Began to pull over and flames began to billow from under the hood. The brakes were not operational. Rolled to a stop and exited the vehicle. Car was fully engulfed within a minute. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI, 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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 55 |
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