| Issue ID | 1565197 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11208262 |
| Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
| Brand | KIA |
| Model | STINGER |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 14/05/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | On may 14th at approximately 2:50pm, i was in the car for roughly three minutes getting onto 33 east in maryville ohio. I smelled smoke coming from the rear and pulled over to see where the smoke was coming from. I opened the hatchback of the car and saw the rear fuse panel in the hatchback was melted out and flames poured out of the opening. I called 911 immediately. By the time police and fire arrived the car was completely engulfed in flames and burned to the ground within 7 minutes. I am awaiting on the completed investigation from my insurance company to verify my claim as the cause of the fire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7800 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | DELAWARE, OH |
| VIN pattern | KNAE35LC6K6XXXXXX |
| 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 | 50 |
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