TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 40 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN TO FLASH AND THE RADIO AND AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON AND OFF. THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE AND FLAMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE HOOD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. **TR CONSUMER STATED MILEAGE ON THE CAR WAS 143,424. UPDATED 11/8/18*JB