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2010 Kia FORTE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1146964
Internal NHTSA #	10671199
Manufacurer	Kia Motors America
Brand	KIA
Model	FORTE
Model Year	2010
File date	07/01/15
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Car was idling in parking lot when a burning smell was noticed. Thought it was something outside until noticed steam coming from top of hood. Shut car off and released hood. Got out of car to look and flames and black smoke were coming from the front of the car. Front tires blew out, windshield melted, front bumper and radiator gone. Headliner in car started burning. 911 was called to put out fire. Car is a total loss.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	65000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	AKRON, OH
VIN pattern	KNAFW4A36A5XXXXXX
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?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	21/04/25
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	4
Drive train type	FWD
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Vehicle speed	0
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2010 Kia FORTE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2010 Kia FORTE Electrical System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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