| Issue ID | 1540258 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11181712 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 18/02/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving 65 (the speed limit) using cruise control on hwy 78. Car sounded like transmission was bogging down heard a pop and saw smoke. Pulled over to the side lifted the hood and saw flames. Called 911 and watched the car burn up. No time to grab anything but a postal key. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DORA, AL |
| VIN pattern | KNDJP3A57E7XXXXXX |
| 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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