| Issue ID | 1514882 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11152354 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/11/18 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle traveling west bound interstate 80, 3 miles west of west branch, iowa on november 18,2018. Speed 65 mph went to pass traffic by apply throttle the car would not accelerate, car made sound of over revving. White smoke appeared from underneath hood equally on both sides. Immediately steered car to side of road. After the vehicle was stopped smoke came from car vents. Left vehicle white smoke became more intense from front of vehicle. Front of vehicle caught fire entire vehicle engulfed in flames within 4 minutes attempt to pass traffic. 911 called iowa highway patrol and iowa city fire department responded. Vehicle total loss no injuries other than smoke inhalation of the 2 occupants. Vehicle single owner no accident history, engine recall by hyundai complied with and no problem detected. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MOLINE, IL |
| VIN pattern | 5NPEC4ACXCHXXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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