NHTSA Complaint #11424773 — 2012 KIA FORTE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424773
Vehicle	2012 KIA FORTE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	July 12, 2021
Date Filed	July 14, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Driving up mountain road, heard a ‘pop’ and smelled smoke-like chemical odor.lost control of steering and battery icon came on. Was able to get into a turn out and exited the car. Saw orange flames under engine. No cell service in this are so flagged down a passing car who called 911. Fire truck came and put out the flames that had already engulfed and burned the car.

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