Recently, a Nexon EV in Pune caught fire and Tata Motors conducted an investigation on it to come up with a response regarding what caused the fire.
In the recent Tata Nexon EV fire case, Tata Motors has made an official statement. This accident took place in Pune on April 16, 2023. This post went viral on social media as the EV was reduced to ashes in the middle of the road. There were many onlookers but no one could do anything about it. That is typically the nature of EV fires. Since the battery components act as fuel, these fires are challenging to douse, especially with traditional methods. Here are the details of what Tata Motors had to say about this.
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Tata Motors’ Reply to Nexon EV Fire Case in Pune
The official statement by Tata Motors reads:
“We understand that this vehicle recently underwent repairs, wherein the left headlamps were replaced at an unauthorized workshop. Over an extended period of time, this led to a short and trapped heat. The fitment and repair process, at the unauthorized workshop, had shortcomings, which caused an electrical malfunction in the headlamp area leading to the thermal incident. The affected area is concentrated only in the zone of repairs carried out. We remain engaged with the customer to offer all the support needed.
Our appeal to all customers – The automotive market is constantly evolving with new technologies and modern electronic parts, both in ICE cars and EVs, which requires trained craftsmanship. For the safety of our users, we urge our customers to get their vehicles fitted with on-spec components, accessories, spare parts at authorized Tata Motors workshops, to avoid any such incidents.”
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This is a clear case of the Nexon EV owner committing the grave mistake of getting his EV repaired at an unauthorized repair shop. We often do that, especially when we think that there is a minor issue with the car. However, that could be a blunder since not all mechanics are professionals or knowledgeable. In fact, the latest cars use more and more electronic components. Hence, if the mechanics don’t have formal training and experience in how to repair them, issues like electrical short-circuit incidents are bound to happen.
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Therefore, it is prudent to always visit the official dealership or call the RSA to take your vehicle to the service workshop where the official mechanics can work on the car. In that way, even if something goes wrong, Tata Motors’ staff will need to bear the responsibility.
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