Burn Baby Burn

Discussion in 'Trucking Accidents' started by IROCUBabe, Dec 20, 2009.

  1. IROCUBabe

    IROCUBabe Road Train Member

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    Sitting at the TA in Dallas, saw fire truck go by. Look out window, trucks on fire. Aftermath below.

    So, what makes a truck burn up starting in the engine bay? The sleeper and cab weren't damaged much at all...
     

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  3. socal

    socal Medium Load Member

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    Fuel leak off the fuel pump could be one reason.
     
  4. dancnoone

    dancnoone "Village Idiot"

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    All these #### electronics...:biggrin_25523:

    Urban myth has it, bump a Volvo in the front end....carry a fire extingisher to bed with you at all times afterwards.
     
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  5. stranger

    stranger Road Train Member

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    A starter solenoid can stick and cause an electrical fire real quick. A few years ago International had a problem with electrical fires related to the way the starter and cab wireing was designed. Several burnt to the ground just sitting. I think a recall fixed that problem.

    Most fires while sitting I think are electrical, unless it is a friction fire. That is a fire started from intense heat created by the friction of high payments and no money rubbing aganist an insurance policy.
     
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  6. future driver

    future driver Light Load Member

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    Do guys run smoke detector/Carbon Monoxides in trucks?
     
  7. danelady

    danelady Light Load Member

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    I am soo glad you just asked that! I recently put a carbon monoxide tester in the truck and I wanted to ask if anyone else uses one too.
     
  8. Longhood379

    Longhood379 Medium Load Member

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    The truck god HATE set back front axle accountant ordered "trucks"
     
  9. bamanation

    bamanation Heavy Load Member

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    Ive thought about putting one in my truck. Guess now is a good time to go buy one.
     
  10. bowtie_guy

    bowtie_guy Light Load Member

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    that really sucks.

    Local company had a broker whose truck burnt. Started in the engine compartment while he was sleeping. They suspect fuel line. Was a really nice pete. Driver was ok.
     
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