Issue ID | 1614993 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11277257 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | SOUL |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 29/10/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 kia soul. While driving approximately 55 mph, flames were present under the hood of the vehicle. After stopping the vehicle, the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The cause of the failure was not determined. A fire report and a police report were filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 85000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SOLON, OH |
VIN pattern | KNDJP3A50E7XXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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