NHTSA Complaint #11181565 — 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 HYUNDAI TUCSON. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, SMOKE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS AND THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CHAPMEN PAYSON (100 N. BEELINE HIGHWAY, PAYSON, AZ) BEFORE BECOMING ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FLAMES WERE EXTINGUISHED BY WORKERS AT THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,125. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. *TT CONSUMER STATED CHECK FINALLY ARRIVED ON 4/9/19. LOAN FINALLY PAID OFF. *JB