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2016 HYUNDAI SANTA FE SPORT — ENGINE

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Vehicle

Make
HYUNDAI
Model
SANTA FE SPORT
Year
2016
Manufacturer
Hyundai Motor America
Component
ENGINE
Speed
70 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

While driving I smelled gasoline then it turned to a burnt smell, engine turned off. Got to side of the road and engine caught fire. Firetrucks and police arrived. Car is totaled entire engine bay was up in flames. Car has been towed.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
11770488
Machine
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