Tata Nano On Fire!! Edit: Now Many More!
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Tata Motors has now declared Nano to be a Safe Car. Read the more details below.
"After the news of two brand new Nanos inexplicably catching fire, Tata Motors undertook a comprehensive investigation related to the cause of the fire.A team consisting of internal members and an independent forensic expert was formed to carry out the investigation.The analysis revealed that the incidents in these two cars, which were being transported to or from dealers, were isolated instances and the reasons are unrelated. This further established the conclusion that the Tata Nano’s design is robust. The Mumbai incident in March 2010, where a Nano caught fire after it was delivered to the customer, was found to have remnants of a foreign object on the hot exhaust system which most probably led to combustion. In the second incident that took place in April in Gujarat’s Anand district, where the car was being delivered to a dealership, there was an evidence of a ruptured fuel line. The company has further decided that it will put to rest any concerns by inspecting all customer cars and, where necessary will also add additional protection to ensure the car’s safety. Beginning May 24, each owner will be individually contacted over the next few weeks to fix appointments for such inspections. These inspections would be provided free of cost to the customers. Tata Motors has further cleared that this doesn’t constitute as a recall."
(Source: Autocar India)
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"After the news of two brand new Nanos inexplicably catching fire, Tata Motors undertook a comprehensive investigation related to the cause of the fire.A team consisting of internal members and an independent forensic expert was formed to carry out the investigation.The analysis revealed that the incidents in these two cars, which were being transported to or from dealers, were isolated instances and the reasons are unrelated. This further established the conclusion that the Tata Nano’s design is robust. The Mumbai incident in March 2010, where a Nano caught fire after it was delivered to the customer, was found to have remnants of a foreign object on the hot exhaust system which most probably led to combustion. In the second incident that took place in April in Gujarat’s Anand district, where the car was being delivered to a dealership, there was an evidence of a ruptured fuel line. The company has further decided that it will put to rest any concerns by inspecting all customer cars and, where necessary will also add additional protection to ensure the car’s safety. Beginning May 24, each owner will be individually contacted over the next few weeks to fix appointments for such inspections. These inspections would be provided free of cost to the customers. Tata Motors has further cleared that this doesn’t constitute as a recall."
(Source: Autocar India)
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Wot? This is not called a recall. Just a general check-up for owners and it is your wish to whether attend it or not. One thing I must mention is that since the launch, the hype which nano has created, it has equally faced troubles as well.
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Sorry for posting so late, but out of the two, one of the instance was with 11 Nano's transported. They were not even running!!!
When TATA announced about its 1L costing car (which BTW was never 1L), people invariable said that the quality will be compromised. TATA have proved them right.
They might declare Nano as Safe car but if it really is, only time can tell. Pity, testers are people who buy it. You never know what else is hidden in the carand when it will crop up.
TATA had to do this, atleast as a publicity stunt otherwise the company name was at stake. Though, they should have done this thinking customer's life is at stake. If this was not a publicity stunt, they would have done a proper recall and dealt it the way Toyota did.
When TATA announced about its 1L costing car (which BTW was never 1L), people invariable said that the quality will be compromised. TATA have proved them right.
They might declare Nano as Safe car but if it really is, only time can tell. Pity, testers are people who buy it. You never know what else is hidden in the carand when it will crop up.
TATA had to do this, atleast as a publicity stunt otherwise the company name was at stake. Though, they should have done this thinking customer's life is at stake. If this was not a publicity stunt, they would have done a proper recall and dealt it the way Toyota did.
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What about the shock he and his family has gone through. TATA have to pay something for the blunder they have committed.
Just paying back the car value does not cover anything.
This is not a case where the car has some small hitch and the customer returned the car!!
I am sorry if I sound furious but this has way more serious consequences than it may seem. This has also put India's name down in terms of product quality.
The hype that was created around the world when Nano was launched, people around the world will be laughing at TATA and India with the same intensity. TATA have no rights to do this.
Just paying back the car value does not cover anything.
This is not a case where the car has some small hitch and the customer returned the car!!
I am sorry if I sound furious but this has way more serious consequences than it may seem. This has also put India's name down in terms of product quality.
The hype that was created around the world when Nano was launched, people around the world will be laughing at TATA and India with the same intensity. TATA have no rights to do this.
TATA's great quality control & all! they have declared the nano as a 'safe' car... point is, should we go by their words?
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Tata Motors to take Nano on a 12,000-km test drive
They are trying to prove their point.
Economictimes
They are trying to prove their point.
Economictimes
Question still remains, what about the Nano's already on road??
The Nano's that will run in this rally or whatever will be new ones and mind you they are trying to "prove" something here so obviously they will cross check these cars only 10 times before moving them.
"An independent forensic expert" - This speaks for itself. Name not revealed, report not revealed, no nothing.
The Nano's that will run in this rally or whatever will be new ones and mind you they are trying to "prove" something here so obviously they will cross check these cars only 10 times before moving them.
"An independent forensic expert" - This speaks for itself. Name not revealed, report not revealed, no nothing.
The already sold Tata Nanos are just running on their luck. In-case something happens, Tata will gladly replace it. And these parades / rallies are indeed just an effort to maintain the status which nano has gained yet, through over(?) hype.
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Will this Nano catching fire mania ever stop? Yet another Tata Nano has caught fire recently, in our very own National Capital, Delhi. Debasis Ray, spokesman for Tata Motors said:
A quick video snippet showing the Burning Nano.
YouTube - TATA NANO BURNING
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A quick video snippet showing the Burning Nano.
YouTube - TATA NANO BURNING
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news channel is saying that it happened due to short circuit. whats going on at TATA?? their everything is buring. from cars to buses. lol.Yeah i too read it on paper. This is real shocking and bad! TATA needs to rectify the problem before somebody dies in a burning Nano.
What are the police doing without shooing away the public? A burning car can be highly dangerous and are prone to explosions!
What are the police doing without shooing away the public? A burning car can be highly dangerous and are prone to explosions!