Mahindra has issued a statement regarding the incident.
The XUV700 is India’s largest utility manufacturer Mahindra’s flagship SUV and is currently one of the most popular SUVs in India. The success of this model is due to its attractive equipment and excellent value for money compared to other SUVs. However, despite its popularity and progress, it is not without flaws. Since its launch, the vehicle has suffered from various problems. Recently, his XUV700 owner named Kuldeep Singh recounted a horrifying incident when his 6-month-old Mahindra XUV700 caught fire unexpectedly on a highway in Jaipur.
The owner expressed his frustration by tweeting, “Thank you Mahindra for risking my family’s life with a top-quality product (XUV700)” after the car caught fire while driving on Jaipur highway. bottom. It’s not overheating. Smoke entered the car while it was running, and a fire broke out. @anandmahindra @MahindraRise @tech_mahindra”
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A video shared by the owner shows that the fire was contained within the engine compartment and did not spread to the interior of the vehicle. Still, the incident was horrific and the exact cause of the fire remains unknown. In the comments section of the Twitter post, many have speculated that modifications made by Short and later car owners may have been to blame. However, the owner said the car is only six months old and has not undergone any modifications.
The video also shows people in the vicinity of the car trying to extinguish the blaze with water, which is not the safest method. I should have used a fire extinguisher instead. For those of you who don’t know what to do when your car fires, here are some key points to keep in mind when extinguishing a car fire.
Keep calm and park your car
Find a safe place to stop, away from cars and other vehicles. Turn off the engine and park your car. If possible, apply the emergency/parking brake to prevent movement.
Evacuate the vehicle
Make sure that all occupants, including yourself, exit the vehicle immediately and keep a safe distance of at least 30 meters from the burning vehicle.
Call the emergency services
To report a fire, call your country’s emergency number (such as 101 in India). Provide accurate information about places and conditions.
Warn others
Use hazard lights, flares, or warning triangles to warn other drivers of your car’s fire and keep a safe distance.
Do not open the hood
Opening the hood will supply more oxygen to the fire, making the situation even worse. It is important to keep the hood closed to restrict oxygen flow.
Use a fire extinguisher
If you have a fire extinguisher nearby and can safely extinguish it, point it at the source of the fire, or fire, and shake it left and right until the fire is extinguished. However, only attempt this if you are properly trained and confident in using a fire extinguisher. Safety should always come first.
Do not use water
Never use water to extinguish a car fire. Be especially careful when flammable liquids and electrical components are involved. Water splash can spread the fire or cause an explosion.
Wait for the professional help
After taking initial firefighting measures, it is best to wait for professional firefighters to arrive. They are equipped and trained to safely handle vehicle fires.
Remember that your safety and that of others is of utmost importance. If the fire gets out of control, don’t risk it. Move to a safe place and let the professionals handle the situation.
Mahindra’s official statement :
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