Issue ID | 1296581 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10883037 |
Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
Brand | HYUNDAI |
Model | VELOSTER |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 03/07/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Car traveling at 25 mph in straight line on city street, loud bang and shower of sparks under car. Loss of power but car still running. Pulled to side of road and saw smoke coming out of hood. Opened hood and engine compartment engulfed in flames, closed hood and got away from car. Within 40 seconds engine compartment and cabin totally engulfed in flames, car was a complete loss. 61,000 miles. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MASSILLON, OH |
VIN pattern | KMHTC6AE8DUXXXXXX |
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 | 14/01/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
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