NHTSA Complaint #11361727 — 2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11361727
Vehicle	2008 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	September 28, 2020
Date Filed	September 29, 2020
Mileage	175,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

THE CAR WENT UP IN FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY. IT HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 4 HOURS. IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT OUR HOUSE ON FIRE IF NOT FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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