Fire!!!
NCSUG35.........It hurts to even look at those pics....
I'm glad you were out of the car when it happened. I hope everything gets resolved with your Dealership and Infiniti.
Keep us posted as to the outcome
G/L
I'm glad you were out of the car when it happened. I hope everything gets resolved with your Dealership and Infiniti.
Keep us posted as to the outcome
G/L
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holy crap! 
u always hear about these story's but never see them. it's a shame that it happened to one of our own. keep us posted as to what happened. hope there isn't a re-call and it's just one case. good to know that your safe and sound. happening at the gas station... this could have been a lot worse.
u always hear about these story's but never see them. it's a shame that it happened to one of our own. keep us posted as to what happened. hope there isn't a re-call and it's just one case. good to know that your safe and sound. happening at the gas station... this could have been a lot worse.
Originally Posted by NCSUG35
Check out these pictures of the inside of my 05 coupe when it caught on fire while I was at a gas station going to Myrtle Beach, SC. As you can see the electric seat was the cause. Lets see what Infiniti will do. Has anyone else had this problem?
Hmm. Infiniti corporate is going to really be interested in this one then. If it found to truely be a design/manufacturing flaw, a recall should be forthcoming. Burning to death strapped in your carseat would be unpleasant.
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There is currently a recall for 04+ Maximas for improper wire routing, resulting in a short, resulting in a fire. I wonder if similar seat frames, wiring harnesses, etc. are used in the G?
edit -- I realize the G does not have power lumbar support (at least mine doesn't).
Make : NISSAN Model : MAXIMA Year : 2004
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V512000 Recall Date : NOV 03, 2005
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 102551
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
Consequence:
A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
NISSAN RECALL NO. PB011. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Manufacturer : NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V512000 Recall Date : NOV 03, 2005
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 102551
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DRIVER PREFERRED PACKAGE, THE WIRE HARNESS FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT POWER LUMBAR SUPPORT SWITCH MAY BE ROUTED INCORRECTLY AND COULD BE PINCHED UNDER THE DRIVER SEAT.
Consequence:
A PINCHED HARNESS, IN COMBINATION WITH DRIVING VIBRATION, MAY RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HARNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FIRE IN THE SEAT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS AND ROUTE IT CORRECTLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
NISSAN RECALL NO. PB011. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Last edited by maxximase; Jul 26, 2006 at 01:17 PM.
Originally Posted by ballisticus
I find this HIGHLY unlikely. There are thermistors in the heating elements to limit current as temperature rises above a certain level. In addition, there are fuses in the circuit to pop if there is a short anywhere in the element. There must have been some modification to the vehicle's electrical during a stereo install etc. Good luck trying to pull this one off.
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Originally Posted by chilibowl
Looks like youll be getting an all new interior lol
Good luck with the insurance companies and Infiniti!
Originally Posted by Gammawolf
They should give the guy a brand spankin new car!!! Man oh man, I'm sorry. These pics make me cringe.
Good luck with the insurance companies and Infiniti!
Good luck with the insurance companies and Infiniti!
You Should Get A New Car.. Cuz You Lose A S***load Of Value After Fire Damage... Your Car Is Now Considered Salvaged. Which Really Sucks. So Most Likely They Should Pay To Replace Your Car. Good Luck!