Five Safety Risks That Cause Auto Spontaneous Combustion

As the temperature rises, the police record of spontaneous combustion of the vehicle increases significantly. Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, said that the fire brigade, in accordance with the previous police situation analysis, in the next July and August, the auto-ignite will become a focus. "In the past two months of last year, the spontaneous combustion of motor vehicles was frequent, so it is necessary to issue fire warning warnings in advance."

It is understood that the fire department analyzed the causes of the previous spontaneous combustion of motor vehicles and found that there are five details that can easily cause the vehicle to self-ignite. If car owners pay attention to these five aspects, there should not be much problem.

Details 1 poor retrofit hidden troubles

In the spontaneous combustion accident caused by the fault of the line, the main reason is some poor quality modification. This phenomenon is mainly due to the aging of the line, overload, short circuit, poor contact or wear.

If the motor vehicle's line has undergone unauthorized conversion, and the quality of the wire is not good enough, or there are many inflammable and explosive items in the surrounding area, it is easy to cause an accident of self-ignition caused by fire. For example, the fire department said that if there is vibration between the cable, the frame and the clamp, it is broken; the taillights, the brake lamp wires, etc. are broken due to vibration and friction; the lampholder installation place is damaged due to vibration and connector damage. Loosening or damaging the insulation will cause spontaneous combustion due to contact with paint, leaked gasoline, flammable substances, etc.

Detail 2 Wire, electrical short circuit

The most common electrical short circuit is that the starter switch melts due to contact sintering, and the starter magnetic switch cannot be released, causing the starter to start for a long time, causing the starter to heat and catch fire.

In addition, in some single-wired vehicles, the insulation of the live wire may cause short circuits, especially for vehicles that are used for a long time, the circuit is worn out and the circuit arrangement is disordered. Once the wire is short-circuited and instantaneously generates a large current, the fuse will be rapidly blown. If the fuse is too large, for example, it is convenient to replace the standard fuse with a copper wire, resulting in the loss of protection, which may cause the short circuit of the wire to cause a fire.

Detail 3 Improper parking selection

When parking in summer and autumn, be sure to pay attention to whether there are flammable substances in the bottom of the vehicle, such as hay and dry branches. After the vehicle has been driven for a long time, the temperature of the three-way catalytic converter rises and exceeds 300-400 degrees Celsius. If the vehicle has flammable substances, it may cause the vehicle to catch fire.

Detail 4 Car Dangerous Goods

Dangerous goods are not just large tankers, but lighters, perfumes, and mousses in our daily lives also constitute dangerous goods for car fires. If we place these items in the car where the sun rays are easily focused, there is also a certain risk of fire. Therefore, when the car is locked, the inside of the car should be inspected. Do not leave any of these dangerous goods, let alone dangerous oil such as gasoline or diesel.

Detail 5 leakage

When the engine is working, the temperature of the ignition coil is very high, so that the insulating layer of the high-voltage ignition wire is softened, aged, and cracked. The ignition and high voltage can easily break through the insulating layer, which easily leads to high-voltage electricity leakage and causes the temperature of the leakage point to rise continuously. , Pilots such as engine, carburetor, etc., leaking gasoline, causing the fire to burn.

In addition to the above major reasons, in fact, oil spills, long-distance driving in hot weather, contact resistance is too large, mechanical friction, vehicle carburetor tempering and other reasons will also cause the vehicle to spontaneous combustion.

How should the owner respond to auto-ignition in the event of a car?

Although the fire is ruthless, it does not mean that the fire is burning up. What are the signs before the vehicle is ignited? The relevant person in charge of Xuzhou City Fire Fighting Detachment said that as with all fires, early detection and early suppression are the only way to reduce the loss of motor vehicles.

First of all, there will be a taste, which is usually a burning smell of rubber. Secondly, there will be smoke in some places. Engine noise is also a precursor to accidents, which may indicate a problem with the engine, wiring harness or fuel injection mechanism. The malfunction of the electrical appliance for the vehicle indicates that there is an abnormality in the electrical equipment or wiring harness and it is advisable to check it in time.

After discovering an abnormal situation in the vehicle, it is necessary to stop and shut down the power supply as soon as possible and check where the problem is coming from and eliminate the hidden danger as early as possible. If the vehicle does ignite spontaneously, it must be dealt with calmly and there are some circumstances that can be extinguished at the beginning of the fire.

First of all, immediately stop by, if you can park your car in a sheltered place is best, turn off the power, remove the fire extinguisher and save.

"Now most cars use computer-controlled injections, fuel injection is limited and combustion in the engine compartment is relatively slow, so the owner can fully self-save the fire in the early stages of the fire. However, remember to open the hood only to open a seam to avoid large amounts of oxygen into the encouragement Fire."

How do you defend your rights after the car has burned?

Promptly ask for a "cause of fire cause"

General insurance companies have self-ignition insurance, that is, vehicles with additional spontaneous combustion loss insurance. Insured motor vehicles in the process of use due to their own electrical appliances, lines, fuel supply system failure caused by fire, is spontaneous combustion, insurance companies will pay compensation. It should be noted that even if a vehicle that fails to pass the inspection or inspection in accordance with the stipulated annual inspection is purchased, even if the self-ignition insurance is purchased, the insurance company will not pay compensation.

In addition, many vehicle owners will promptly report an alarm when they encounter auto-ignition, but they do not ask for a "cause of fire cause". In fact, the "Fire Cause Affirmation Book" issued by the firefighting department is generally favorable to the owners in terms of identifying the cause of the fire, and it is also the prima facie evidence that vehicle owners have questioned the quality problems of the vehicles.

At the same time, the dealer is the other party to the automobile sales contract. The auto-ignition of the car also indicates that the car may have quality problems. The owner is obligated to inform the supplier of the quality problem of the auto-ignition within a reasonable time.

The Xuzhou Fire Fighting Team's "Fire Safety Strategy" based on the view of a number of legal experts, suggests that owners of automobiles can use the following three legal methods to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests after encountering a spontaneous combustion:

First, the quality of the contract v. Such lawsuits can only be reported to auto dealers, and at this time it is "who advocates who can claim evidence." The burden of proof is borne by the consumer and the lawsuit has a certain degree of difficulty.

Second, the complaint of product quality defects. Motor manufacturers or distributors who are mainly required to have enforcement ability can also be listed as defendants at the same time, but the flexibility to win the lawsuit is greater.

Finally, the vehicle self-burning insurance contract claims compensation. The defendant at this time is an insurance company. The prerequisite is that the vehicle has a risk of spontaneous combustion of the vehicle. When the facts are clear, the possibility of success is great.