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2015 KIA SOUL — FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

fire · 1557397 · 2019-04-12

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SOUL
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Miles at failure
166,629
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE (PLASTIC) RUPTURED, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. LUCKILY PULLED OVER AND PASSER-BY STOPPED WITH FIRE EXTINGUISHER. COST OF REPAIR IN EXCESS OF $5000, KIA CORPORATE REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY, INSURANCE DOES NOT COVER.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11195838
Machine
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