NHTSA Complaint #10285434 — 2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10285434
Vehicle	2005 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 29, 2009
Date Filed	September 27, 2009
Mileage	113,400 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE CAR WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF FOR ABOUT 7 HOURS. THE LEFT TAILLIGHT AND BUMPER AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL WELL BURST INTO FLAMES. THERE IS FIRE DAMAGE TO THE WINDSHIELD, WINDSHIELD WIPER, WHEEL WELL, FRONT LEFT TIRE, LEFT TAILLIGHT, BUMPER, TRUNK LID AND SPOILER. THE STRIP THAT RUNS ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROOF FROM THE WINDSHIELD TO THE REAR WINDOW AND THE WIRE UNDER IT HAS DAMAGE BY THE REAR WINDOW. *TR

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