SUV in flames going down the highway as driver is unaware

[Kia Stinger]

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NBC Nightly News recently carried the above segment on a video showing a 2012 Kia Sorento spewing flames as its driver travels at highway speed on Interstate 4 in Orlando. Another motorist, Meredith Olinger, drives alongside, shooting the video while trying to warn the driver to pull over. She does, just in time. Seconds later, the Kia is cooked.
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[Bear]

That’s what happens when you don’t pay attention to NHTSA recalls. The Sorento didn’t have the electrical recall performed.

 

[Ucinn]

I never received any electrical recall. What recall was that? I received one for the shifter handle and another to have the engine checked for possible shavings in the engine causing it to shear a connecting pin. They even increased the warranty on the engine to 120,000 miles.

 

[Kazz]

I never received any electrical recall. What recall was that? I received one for the shifter handle and another to have the engine checked for possible shavings in the engine causing it to shear a connecting pin. They even increased the warranty on the engine to 120,000 miles.

?!?!

 

[Ucinn]

Bear said it didn't get the electrical recall performed. I had one and was wondering what electrical recall there was because I never received a recall for the electrical system.

 

[Bear]

KIA gives response to Ocala woman affected by burning car on I-4

 

[Ucinn]

Thanks for the link, after some research, it looks like that recall came out in October... but was only for the 3.3L v6..I had the 2.4 so that explains why I didn't get one. It isn't an electrical problem but a crankshaft problem according to this article.

Kia Recalling Sorento Vehicles Due to Risk of Sudden Engine Stall, Fire