| Issue ID | 1629245 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11290927 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SANTA FE |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 15/12/19 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2015 hyundai santa fe. While driving 5-10 mph, smoke and flames appeared from the front of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and contacted the fire department. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a police tow yard. The contact was unaware if the vehicle was inspected. Don moore hyundai (3200 villa point, owensboro, ky 42303, (270) 685-5555) and the manufacturer were informed of the failure. The failure mileage and vin were unknown. |
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| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | OWENSBORO, KY |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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