NHTSA Complaint #11207099 — 2015 KIA CADENZA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11207099
Vehicle	2015 KIA CADENZA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 12, 2019
Date Filed	May 12, 2019
Mileage	55,950 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING HOME MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND LEAVE FUMES WITHIN THE CAR. I PULLED THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY TO INSPECT TO FIND THAT MY KICKPLATE WAS ON FIRE FROM BELOW THE KICKPLATE. I PULLED THE PANEL OFF AND DOUSED OUT THE FLAME. NOW WITH THE VEHICLE HOME I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THIS VEHICLE KNOWING SOMETHING LIKE THIS IS EVEN REMOTELY POSSIBLE.

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