Help and advice....
Discussion
I am surprised that TVR have not gone with the option of an FMEA (failure mode and effect analysis) run by an independent accident investigator to determine root cause. I take it that the "fire investigator" was of that order of person.
It is incumbent on TVR to determine the root cause, and to rectify/warn against recurrence should it be deemed a generic fault which may occur elsewhere as, apart from a duty of care issue, commercially this leaves them exposed.
It is incumbent on TVR to determine the root cause, and to rectify/warn against recurrence should it be deemed a generic fault which may occur elsewhere as, apart from a duty of care issue, commercially this leaves them exposed.
Glad everyone is OK - first point.
Consider a lawyer. If anyone had been killed or seriously injured TVR would be facing a very large settlement. If that's pointed out to them officially via a lawyer then they may be nicer to you and investigate more thoroughly.
From what you describe it sounds like an electrical short causing the low voltage battery warning. Possibly the fuel pump shorted out and melted the fuel pipe causing the fire. That's about the only large amperage fused electrical bit at the rear of the car.
Consider a lawyer. If anyone had been killed or seriously injured TVR would be facing a very large settlement. If that's pointed out to them officially via a lawyer then they may be nicer to you and investigate more thoroughly.
From what you describe it sounds like an electrical short causing the low voltage battery warning. Possibly the fuel pump shorted out and melted the fuel pipe causing the fire. That's about the only large amperage fused electrical bit at the rear of the car.
Inherent in any response of mine - I am glad to hear you are both safe and well.
I will think very carefully before I put the "duty of care" issue in print.
Looked at another way - for a manufacturer to allow a product/model to continue to be used without issuing at least a Safety Flash / report to current owners following an incident of that order is an interesting issue in itself.
As per other responses - should there be a recurrence, they do not have a leg to stand on.
Not knowing the automotive industry as well as my own (Oil and Gas) I am intrigued to know what body officiates with regard to this sort of thing.
Again, far better for TVR to be proactive and close this out effectively and to the satisfaction of yourselves and themselves.
I will think very carefully before I put the "duty of care" issue in print.
Looked at another way - for a manufacturer to allow a product/model to continue to be used without issuing at least a Safety Flash / report to current owners following an incident of that order is an interesting issue in itself.
As per other responses - should there be a recurrence, they do not have a leg to stand on.
Not knowing the automotive industry as well as my own (Oil and Gas) I am intrigued to know what body officiates with regard to this sort of thing.
Again, far better for TVR to be proactive and close this out effectively and to the satisfaction of yourselves and themselves.
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