NHTSA Complaint #11582735 — 2012 KIA OPTIMA
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11582735 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA OPTIMA |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
I did not know about this recall and my dad was driving my car caught on fire and blew up now I do not have a car please help.
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