NHTSA Complaint #11571014 — 2015 HYUNDAI SONATA SERVICE BRAKES

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11571014
Vehicle	2015 HYUNDAI SONATA
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 3, 2024
Date Filed	February 9, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Car was going approximately 50 miles an hour on a side street when warning lights went on, brakes stopped working, and the engine smoked and appeared to catch on fire. Car was steered into a parking lot and abruptly placed in park. Occupant grabbed valuables and quickly exited the vehicle. At that point, the front of the vehicle, under the hood went up in flames.

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