| Issue ID | 1552821 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193681 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | SOUL |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 22/06/18 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On june 22 2018 i was towing my kia behind my rv on i-10 near monticello fl. It became engulfed in flames. It was totally destroyed . The fhp arrived shortly thereafter as did the location fire department. Unfortunately no one was hurt however rv sustained $20k damage. There a fhp report on file (fhp01lro23143). I reported this to kia in lake city, fl. There response was yes there had been reports but number was wasn't too bad. Called them several times but action. I have photos and the fhp report if needed. No future safety recall information is required, vehicle. Ia in the boneyard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1803 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DANA POINT, CA |
| VIN pattern | KNDJN2A21J7XXXXXX |
| 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 | 55 |
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