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2010 KIA SOUL — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 867002 · 2011-07-14

Vehicle

Make
KIA
Model
SOUL
Year
2010
Manufacturer
Kia America, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
20,000
Speed
5 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 KIA SOUL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACCELERATING AT A LOW SPEED OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, AND THE CONTACT WAS AWAITING A RESPONSE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 20,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10412239
Machine
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