NHTSA Complaint #11339703 — 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11339703
Vehicle	2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	June 29, 2020
Date Filed	July 16, 2020
Mileage	40,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

ON JUNE 29,2020 MY 2018 HYUNDAI ELANTRA WITH ONLY 40,000 HAD A ENGINE FIRE AND TOTALED MY ENTIRE CAR THAT WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF INSIDE OF MY GARAGE

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