NHTSA Complaint #11436117 — 2004 KIA SEDONA UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11436117
Vehicle	2004 KIA SEDONA
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	October 7, 2021
Date Filed	October 8, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

Everything appears normal driving down road bout 45 to 50 mph. Slowed down for car n front was turning when I noticed smoke coming from under hood around headlights both sides. Then we pulled into a storage unit place. When even more smoke . I got out popped hood it was all on fire. I turned off van and a friend and I got a couple cups and dipped in water puddle and put fire out , while we were watching to make sure it restarted 2 more times. After half hour goes by and no more smoke . Closed van up found a ride home after contacting insurance company.

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