NHTSA Complaint #11572205 — 2011 KIA FORTE STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11572205
Vehicle	2011 KIA FORTE
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	February 15, 2024
Date Filed	February 15, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

I was driving and the car caught on fire.

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