NHTSA Complaint #10553953 — 2013 KIA RIO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 10553953
Vehicle 2013 KIA RIO
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MO

Consumer Description

I WAS STOPPED FOR A STOP SIGN AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN FLAMES SHOT UP FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD! THERE WAS NO WARNING AT ALL THAT ANYTHING WAS EVEN WRONG W/THIS CAR! NO LIGHTS ON THE DASHBOARD...NO WARNING! *TR I QUICKLY PUT IT INTO PARK AND JUMPED OUT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS THERE IN A MATTER OF MINUTES. I AM IN THE PROCESS OF REPORTING THIS INCIDENT TO THE CONSUMER AFFAIRS IN RIVINE, CAL. I STILL DO NOT KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE SUCH A FIRE!

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