On 17th Febuary 2015, several photographs were being circulated on various social media of a Proton Exora bursting into flames at the Cheneh exit along the East-Coast Highway Phase 2 (LPT2).
In posting the picture, some of the netizens were quick to judge and claimed that the Exora was faulty due to an increase in temperature as a result of over-filling of fuel and subsequently causing the car to catch fire, while others speculated that the incident was due to a leaking fuel tank.
However, Proton has clarified that the cause of the Proton Exora MPV bursting into flames had nothing to do with what was claimed by netizens, therefore company has released an official statement regarding this incident to clarify the matter.
“PROTON Holdings Berhad (PROTON) would like to reiterate that the company does not compromise on
any quality issues when it comes to the safety of our vehicles. The Proton Exora is the first national Multi
Purpose Vehicle (MPV) with more than 140,000 units sold worldwide.
PROTON is very concerned of this situation and are investigating this matter closely. PROTON has also
gotten in touch with the owner of the vehicle to ensure the well-being of the owner and his family and to get
the full details about the Exora.
To this end, as part of our priority to our customers’ safety and performance of their vehicle, we are taking
the necessary measures and would like to urge the public not to speculate on the situation.”
