Excessive car mods main cause of fires: S’wak Bomba

Most vehicle fires have been caused by overloaded electrical wiring systems resulting from modifications, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) has said, according to a Bernama report.

“Based on our statistics and findings, when a car catches fire, it’s usually due to electrical issues. Rarely is the engine the cause. If it is, it’s usually due to an oil leak. Owners modify their vehicles, adding accessories such as sound systems and radios that require higher power.

“If they try to make a claim with the manufacturer, it will not be entertained because modifications have been made. It’s best to maintain the vehicle as it was when it left the factory, for the owners’ safety,” state Bomba director Jamri Masran said.

A parked Jaecoo J7 recently caught fire in Sarawak – post-investigation, Jaecoo Malaysia revealed in a statement that a third-party workshop’s improper dashcam installation was the cause. Do you keep a fire extinguisher in your car?

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