NHTSA Complaint #10476823 — 2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10476823
Vehicle	2012 HYUNDAI SANTA FE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 26, 2012
Date Filed	September 24, 2012
Mileage	2,700 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING I SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE, PARKED CAR SHUT OFF ENGINE, OPENED HOOD AND FOUND AN ELECTRICAL MOTOR OF SORTS ON FIRE. *TR

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