Issue ID | 1670278 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11331154 |
Manufacurer | Kia Motors America |
Brand | KIA |
Model | STINGER |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 20/06/20 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Went to car wash to degrease engine in the evening. Car was parked in car wash bay not running. Sprayed gunk engine degreaser on motor and car caught on fire in a few seconds unexpectedly. Car was not running. Quickly put fire out with water and fuel leaks after careful inspection and electrical wires found bare and burnt. Not sure if there was a short or a fuel leak present before using gunk degreaser but did not expect fire for doing this. Premium model stinger with 2. L t gdi engine. Love the car but did not expect this. :( repaire expensive to not replace motor. Around $13,000 at dealership. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 55700 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SYLMAR, CA |
VIN pattern | KNAE15LA1J6XXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 04/11/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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