Australasia Hi to everyone from new zealand. Pick up my new Trailmaster next week.

[wishy90]

Just came accross a Quartermaster that had a engine bay fire at 15k. checking around this may have happened to some other vehicles . any information on this possible issue ???

 

[Tazzieman]

Haven't been aware of any specific issue; we'd be discussing it on the forum if so.
There was a mention of firewall insulation being removed as part of a tech bulletin. Not sure why.
Other than that?
What are your sources re fire(s)?

 

[wishy90]

Haven't been aware of any specific issue; we'd be discussing it on the forum if so.
There was a mention of firewall insulation being removed as part of a tech bulletin. Not sure why.
Other than that?
What are your sources re fire(s)?

Have been talking to the owner who is very experienced . Got it last August on order and sure wants a replacement . It is a diesel . Cost a few grand to have it recovered from up a steep narrow track using a digger at each end. Looked on internet and there is a photo of a blue one with a burnt patch on the bonnet in oz

 

[Tazzieman]

Have been talking to the owner who is very experienced . Got it last August on order and sure wants a replacement . It is a diesel . Cost a few grand to have it recovered from up a steep narrow track using a digger at each end. Looked on internet and there is a photo of a blue one with a burnt patch on the bonnet in oz

There is virtually no information re the causes of these rare fires. Could be dodgy wiring by owner, vegetation caught near hot exhaust, cheap lithium battery being charged etc
Or any number of other reasons such as fkuid leaks.
Nothing consistent as far as I know.
I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

 

[RYAustralia]

There is virtually no information re the causes of these rare fires. Could be dodgy wiring by owner, vegetation caught near hot exhaust, cheap lithium battery being charged etc
Or any number of other reasons such as fkuid leaks.
Nothing consistent as far as I know.
I wouldn't lose sleep over it.

Agree, 2 fires that I know of. 1 was in Stockton Dunes Australia might have been beached in hot sand for a while maybe? Second was in Namibia and caused by dry grass build up under engine. Not a concern in my mind if the vehicle is maintained and driven with regard to surrounds and hazards is my take on things.

Like most vehicles the Ineos will complain if abused. I remember the British police BMWs that had engine fires, those were sitting idling for hours then suddenly taking off at top speed hot pursuit - and engines were catching fire from overheating. Not the cars fault, more the driver or the driving style.