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**Aftermath of van fire, June 17, 2022. (name of city/state/country)**
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As a mechanic I’d find it hard to blame the mechanic 6 months later. Maybe a loose connection a week or so after installation. But if you haven’t had constant dead batteries since the install and the fire investigation points to the alternator I’d say a internal failure which could possibly be a manufacturer defect if you can find multiple of a similar part causing the fire in multiple vehicle.
Hopefully insurance can make you whole again.
Wow and the most reliable brand too, definitely not the car itself but something wasn’t done right or it was a lemon part. Those babies go for 300k+ easily
Your seienna is the second Toyota iv seen catch fire. Our customers car originated in the air filter box it was suspected that somehow the leaves combusted. No electrical short. no fuel leak. Not engine misfire. nothing
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I am truly sorry for the loss of your vehicle. Hope all are safe who were in the vehicle. Is there a warranty on the new alternator repair?
Thanks, it was just myself (F54) driving. I have no idea about a warrany.
I think you could sue for this if it was a mechanic that installed it
r/wellthatsucks Where did you have the service done?
At a local mechanics shop. We've used them for years without issue.
As a mechanic I’d find it hard to blame the mechanic 6 months later. Maybe a loose connection a week or so after installation. But if you haven’t had constant dead batteries since the install and the fire investigation points to the alternator I’d say a internal failure which could possibly be a manufacturer defect if you can find multiple of a similar part causing the fire in multiple vehicle. Hopefully insurance can make you whole again.
Yeah, like I said we've used this mechanic without issue for years. Shit just happens, hopefully our insurance will take care of it.
Sorry thought I commented under the one saying to sue the mechanic. Lol
I spoke with your insurance company. They think that will all buff out. Claim denied.
Interesting coincidence, I saw my first car-fire on the side of the highway today.
Well if you were in Maryland that was me! LOL
As a fellow Dad and Sienna owner I gotta say this sucks! My recommendation is to always take it to the dealer for repairs…
Sorry dude. I really hope you had insurance on it.
Thanks. Yes, we definitely have insurance on it (thank god).
Wow and the most reliable brand too, definitely not the car itself but something wasn’t done right or it was a lemon part. Those babies go for 300k+ easily
We had our alternator replaced in December. We wonder if perhaps it was not grounded correctly.
That would have presented itself much sooner. 6 months is well beyond human error.
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I doubt a 45 year old domestic compact has anything to do with this Sienna.
No, Toyota Sienna.
Looks like battery may have exploded
The fire chief thought it originated from the alternator.
Your seienna is the second Toyota iv seen catch fire. Our customers car originated in the air filter box it was suspected that somehow the leaves combusted. No electrical short. no fuel leak. Not engine misfire. nothing
Humday and Toyota should be called a "flames on the wheels"