| Issue ID | 975745 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10508541 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor Company |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | EQUUS |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/04/13 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 hyundia equus. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked in a residential garage with the engine turned off. When the contact entered the vehicle, he noticed brownish soot within the interior of the vehicle. The driver's side door area and seat were burnt. In addition, a small portion of the console melted. There were no flames visible. The fire department was called to the scene who stated the fire was electrical. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where an independent inspector performed further investigation. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The failure mileage and vin were unavailable. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHMOND, TX |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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