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2013 KIA SPORTAGE — ENGINE

fire · 1561500 · 2019-04-26

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SPORTAGE
Year
2013
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ENGINE
Miles at failure
90,000
Speed
70 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH. THERE WAS A LOUD CRACKING NOISE AND MY VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD I COULD SEE SOME FLAMES IN THE ENGINE BAY. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OIL THAT HAD LEAKED OUT AFTER PULLING OVER. THE CAR HAD TO BE TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. I AM STILL WAITING FOR MORE INFORMATION BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THE ENGINE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11204015
Machine
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