# 2007 HYUNDAI VERACRUZ — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
> NHTSA complaint `1864826` · 2023-01-11 · Hyundai Motor America
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HYUNDAI
- **Model:** VERACRUZ
- **Year:** 2007
- **Manufacturer:** Hyundai Motor America
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- **Speed:** 70 mph
## Narrative
The contact owns a 2007 Hyundai Veracruz. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle caught fire without warning. The fire extinguished itself.  The occupants were able to exit the vehicle without injury. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that oil had leaked onto the alternator and the vehicle was unrepairable. The vehicle was not repaired.  There were no reported air bag deployments or police reports filed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.
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