NHTSA Complaint #10949906 — 2014 KIA OPTIMA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Crash Fire 2 Injuries 1 Death
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10949906 |
| Vehicle | 2014 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 50,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 2 |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
CAR HIT A GUARD RAIL AND EXPLODED IN FIRE. DRIVER DIED FROM BURNS. ON INTERSTATE 8 AT MP-107, MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ. CUT OFF BY A NON-IMPACT VEHICLE. DRIVER STEERED TO AVOID CONTACT AND HIT GUARD RAIL. DRIVER SURVIVED IMPACT BUT LATER DIED OF BURNS. ABOUT 75 MPH. PASSENGER SURVIVED BUT RECEIVED SERIOUS BURNS.
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