NHTSA Complaint #10453207 — 2002 KIA SPECTRA SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10453207
Vehicle	2002 KIA SPECTRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Date of Incident	March 23, 2012
Date Filed	March 27, 2012
Mileage	76,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

CAR JUST CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. NO CAUTION LIGHTS CAME ON. FIRE STARTED AROUND THE BACK TIRE OF CAR, PASSENGER REAR. POSSIBLY TRUNK. HAVE PHOTOS. SMOKE QUICKLY ENTERED BACK SEAT AREA WITH ONLY MOMENTS TO STOP AND JUMP OUT BEFORE IT WENT UP IN SMOKE. *TR

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