NHTSA Complaint #11192437 — 2009 KIA SPORTAGE

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11192437
Vehicle 2009 KIA SPORTAGE
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 95,242 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AT MY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. WHILE SEARCHING THE INTERNET I FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT THING. I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED ABOUT THE RECALL AND NOW MY VEHICLE IS TOTALED FROM THE LACK OF NOTICE.

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