Issue ID | 1644716 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11309450 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | OPTIMA |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 12/01/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On 1/12/2020, i was driving my car 2016 kia optima from alpharetta to decatur to attend church. I pulled into the parking lot of the church and parked. A few seconds after i parked, i began seeing lots of smoke coming from the right passenger side of the car. The police men who were in the parking lot directing traffic asked me to get out of the car quickly and began attempting to quench the fire with a fire extinguisher. Shortly after, the dekalb fire dept arrived and fought to put out and contain the fire. It was then towed to the tow yard. I contacted my insurance company right away and after a few days of investigation, unfortunately, my car was deemed a total loss. Next day, i checked my vin # to see if there are any recalls by kia that i was not aware of, but the results came back saying |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ALPHARETTA, GA |
VIN pattern | 5XXGU4L33GGXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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