Latest statement from LTI on TX4 fires
Author: MotorTorque Team
Published: 29 September 2008
LTI released this statement on September 26, 2008:
LTI have been carrying out a full and thorough investigation into the cause of the twelve under bonnet fires that have occurred over the last few months. LTI have employed independent fire investigators, the leading engineering company Ricardo and VM Motori, the manufacturer of the TX4 engine to assist them in the examination into the cause of the under bonnet fires.
LTI have identified a range of solutions designed to stop the type of under bonnet fire that has been experienced in the twelve early TX4s occurring.
The PCO and Licensing Authorities have been kept informed during the process of investigation and rectification. PCO officials are reviewing the results and considering the rework programme that LTI has proposed to enable drivers to begin using their TX4s that were affected by the suspension of their licenses.
LTI will carry out the following actions:
Replace the Exhaust Gas Recirculation pipe
Fit a thermal sleeve to the Exhaust Gas Recirculation pipe
Install a heat shield over the Exhaust Gas Recirculation pipe
Replace the bulkhead Noise Vibration and Harshness pad with one of a new design and material
Thoroughly inspect all pipe runs and wiring for evidence of unusual wear and replace as necessary
To rebuild driver confidence in the TX4, LTI will also fit a fire suppression system.
LTI have employed the services of Sigma who are a specialist rework company in the automotive industry and very experienced in carrying out corrective action programmes. Sigma will initially be based at Mann & Overton London on a day and night shift and will utilise thirty ramps and sixty technicians to initially rework approximately 50 vehicles per 24 hour period.
Drivers will be contacted by LTI in ascending VIN number order and will be requested to leave their vehicle at Mann & Overton for the day or night for the work to be carried out. It is important that drivers adhere to the booking system to avoid similar scenes at Mann & Overton when drivers tried to queue jump the inspection process.
Only by following the designated process can LTI be assured that they have correctly reworked all the affected vehicles in the fastest possible time.
Once this rework process has begun in London it will immediately be extended to the regions to rework the vehicles outside of London as well.
LTI apologise again for the inconvenience caused and will work to ensure that the rework programme can be carried out in the shortest possible time.
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