| Issue ID | 1272335 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852467 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 04/10/13 |
| Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I was traveling to return my vehicle to southern states hyundai on state highway 70 in durham, north carolina when suddenly, and without any warning, my vehicle exploded. At the time of the explosion, i was traveling approximately 50 m. P. H. Not able to see through the windshield and unable to breath because of the smoke, i pulled off the highway and jumped from the car. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WAKE FOREST, NC |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4AC0BHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
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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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