Skyactiv Mazda 3 got on fire last night

[htc***]

I have searched google "mazda 3 2012 skyactiv on fire" and found an article on page 5 with consumer report but doesn't have much detail

Consumer Reports News: Mazda
news.consumerreports.org/cars/manufacturer/mazda/ - United States
Test complete video: 2012 Mazda3 SkyActiv ... fluid comes into contact with wiring for the anti-lock brake system (ABS), an engine fire could occur says NHTSA.


Please be careful. Don't park your car close to your house.

[terapr0]

i dont understand....did this happen to you personally?
pictures? troll?

[htc***]

Here is the link and you will see the car on fire in this video.


http://toronto.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20120612/toronto-house-fire-120612/20120612/?hub=TorontoNewHome

That is my car 2012 Mazda 3 Skyactiv

[Slade]

Holy crap dude sorry to hear! :(

Hopefully you and your family are all safe. You can clearly make out the hatch on the 3.

[greaves82]

sorry to hear about this :(

[thirdgen3]

Wow, sorry to hear! I have the same car. Glad to hear your okay!

Was it something mechanical that started it...?

[JHX 1138]

sorry to hear, hope all are OK.

can you provide more details?

[mazidane]

I have searched google "mazda 3 2012 skyactiv on fire" and found an article on page 5 with consumer report but doesn't have much detail

Consumer Reports News: Mazda
news.consumerreports.org/cars/manufacturer/mazda/ - United States
Test complete video: 2012 Mazda3 SkyActiv ... fluid comes into contact with wiring for the anti-lock brake system (ABS), an engine fire could occur says NHTSA.

Please be careful. Don't park your car close to your house.

Sorry to hear about the car dude, however I feel I have to correct some misinformation based on your post above:

Here is the link for reference: http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/manufacturer/mazda/


Recall: 2001-2002 Mazda Tribute SUVs for brake fluid leaks
January 30, 2012 9:30 AM
Nearly 52,400 Mazda Tribute sport-utility vehicles are being recalled, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2001-2002 model year SUVs from Mazda may leak brake fluid from the master cylinder. If the fluid comes into contact with wiring for the anti-lock brake system (ABS), an engine fire could occur says NHTSA.

Nothing about SkyActivs and "fire risks" in that specific link.

What you copied and pasted is a "summary" of sorts of the entire page.

If CR had found there to be a fire risk, I'm quite certain there would have been an alert/recall by now, what are the investigators findings?

[thirdgen3]

Sorry to hear about the car dude, however I feel I have to correct some misinformation based on your post above:

Here is the link for reference: http://news.consumerreports.org/cars/manufacturer/mazda/


Recall: 2001-2002 Mazda Tribute SUVs for brake fluid leaks
January 30, 2012 9:30 AM
Nearly 52,400 Mazda Tribute sport-utility vehicles are being recalled, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 2001-2002 model year SUVs from Mazda may leak brake fluid from the master cylinder. If the fluid comes into contact with wiring for the anti-lock brake system (ABS), an engine fire could occur says NHTSA.

Nothing about SkyActivs and "fire risks" in that specific link.

What you copied and pasted is a "summary" of sorts of the entire page.


Thanks!

[DumpInfo]

So let me get this you have a tribute and a 3 and they happen to be parked beside one another? Going by the footage I only see the 3 so I'm kinda confused.. :s

[mazdabetty]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry to hear that :( Glad you're all okay......

[Marta]

this is so unfortunate. Hope no one was injured...

[RTEnthusiast]

Sorry to hear :(

[htc***]

The car had been towed away to police compound for more investigation. I also found another article from mcx7.com which said the Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape.

Mazda CX-7 Resource Library & Forums
www.mcx7.com/
Mazda CX-7 Forum & Resource Library for help with repair, upgrades, ... The new 2012 Mazda3 features Mazda's innovative SKYACTIV-G engine and ...
engine bay fire and with the Mazda Tribute being essentially the same vehicle under the ...

Mazda CX-7 Resource Library & Forums (http://www.mcx7.com/201201312735/Mazda-recalls-52000-plus-Tribute-SUVs-2735.html)


Park your Skyactiv far from your house until Mazda issue a recall. better prevent it than sorry.


Thanks everybody and my family is all fine.

[leecheefoto]

The car had been towed away to police compound for more investigation. I also found another article from mcx7.com which said the Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape.


Park your Skyactiv far from your house until Mazda issue a recall. better prevent it than sorry.


Thanks everybody and my family is all fine.


Glad your family is safe! Your son told me about the news and I'd rather care about my family than my own car any day though I treat mine as a family member :P

[htc***]

Here is the picture while it's been towed away.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/30bpuep.jpg

[FD22]

Here is the picture while it's been towed away.

http://oi49.tinypic.com/30bpuep.jpg


Wow that sucks. Looks horrible. Glad to hear everyone was okay though. That's what really matters at the end of the day.

[PMB]

Please keep us updated to with any finding of investigations, etc.

[Aitch]

The car had been towed away to police compound for more investigation. I also found another article from mcx7.com which said the Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape.

Mazda CX-7 Resource Library & Forums
www.mcx7.com/ (http://www.mcx7.com/)
Mazda CX-7 Forum & Resource Library for help with repair, upgrades, ... The new 2012 Mazda3 features Mazda's innovative SKYACTIV-G engine and ...
engine bay fire and with the Mazda Tribute being essentially the same vehicle under the ...

Mazda CX-7 Resource Library & Forums (http://www.mcx7.com/201201312735/Mazda-recalls-52000-plus-Tribute-SUVs-2735.html)


Park your Skyactiv far from your house until Mazda issue a recall. better prevent it than sorry.


Thanks everybody and my family is all fine.

As others have said, very happy that you are all ok, and very sorry for the material losses which are very unfortunate.





Having said that, I still don't see what you are actually referring to...... ("The Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape")

The things you actually quoted are taken out of context from different parts of different stories and put together to imply that the recall for 2000-2002 Tributes are responsible for a fire in the 2012 Mazda 3.

What those stories actually say are:

The Ford Escape was recalled for a faulty brake master cylinder which could cause a fire. The Mazda Tribute shares the same platform and unsurprisingly Mazda issued a similar recall.
The 2012 Mazda 3 is only mentioned in passing about other news items. There is no relationship implied between the two platforms that I could find.

I'm not saying that it wasn't a leaky brake master cylinder that caused your car fire. I don't know what caused it. I just don't believe there is any evidence that a recall on 2000-2002 CUVs implies that the same problem exists in the 2012 Mazda 3. If we follow that logic, we should assume that any and all Mazdas made since then might have the same faulty master cylinders. As you said, best to wait for Mazda to issue any updates before jumping to conclusions. Or better yet, lets see if anyone can determine what caused your car's fire.

(I'm not trying to be a jerk. I just don't want people jumping to conclusions about the safety of the Mazda 3 based on one incident)

[MarkWB]

I saw this on the news first thing in the morning that day, then saw it on here, scary and sad. I'm glad everyone is okay, and all I can say about the car is damn...that sucks. The good news is I'm assuming you had full coverage, unless you bought that 2012 cash, in which case I doubt you'd have problems buying another car anyway. :D Just kidding...hopefully you lol'd!

After this incident, would you buy another Mazda? What I find interesting about this situation is that it's a Skyactiv Mazda specifically, which is new technology. OP, please post any findings the fire department/fire marshal issue to you regarding the finding, and I'd suggest getting in touch with a lawyer...pretty sure you can sue if your brand new car burns your house down man. Best of luck with everything!

[aZuMi]

Damn, sorry to hear about this man. Glad you and your family is ok.

I'm really curious how the fire started...keep us posted.

[thirdgen3]

Please do keep us posted on what they find out about the cause of the fire. I have a Skyactiv...does this mean I should park it randomly a few doors down at night? Lol!

[htc***]

I will whenever I hear any info. from Fire Investigator Marshall. I think you should park on the street and always checks the brake master cylinder to see any thing leak. Be safe then sorry.

[thirdgen3]

As others have said, very happy that you are all ok, and very sorry for the material losses which are very unfortunate.





Having said that, I still don't see what you are actually referring to...... ("The Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape")

The things you actually quoted are taken out of context from different parts of different stories and put together to imply that the recall for 2000-2002 Tributes are responsible for a fire in the 2012 Mazda 3.

What those stories actually say are:

The Ford Escape was recalled for a faulty brake master cylinder which could cause a fire. The Mazda Tribute shares the same platform and unsurprisingly Mazda issued a similar recall.
The 2012 Mazda 3 is only mentioned in passing about other news items. There is no relationship implied between the two platforms that I could find.

I'm not saying that it wasn't a leaky brake master cylinder that caused your car fire. I don't know what caused it. I just don't believe there is any evidence that a recall on 2000-2002 CUVs implies that the same problem exists in the 2012 Mazda 3. If we follow that logic, we should assume that any and all Mazdas made since then might have the same faulty master cylinders. As you said, best to wait for Mazda to issue any updates before jumping to conclusions. Or better yet, lets see if anyone can determine what caused your car's fire.

(I'm not trying to be a jerk. I just don't want people jumping to conclusions about the safety of the Mazda 3 based on one incident)

I agree. Before anyone jumps to conclusions about Mazdas and the new Skyactiv, I'd wait until Mazda themselves issues a recall or an update.

[beyond]

dang
good that everyone's ok

ya plz keep us posted...a lot of us SkyActiv owners will be interested to know...

[07carbon3]

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s439/cjcovd/photo-13.jpg

so it turns out this pic i posted was a member, sorry to see ur car go like that:(

[Cab0oze]

wooow :whoa
Thats crazy... this going to turn you away from buying another?... i mean it tried to kill you! o.O

[n00bMeiSter]

Wow, that's scary! I'm really sorry for your losses but thankfully your family is well and safe, that's the most important part, and that the fire department was able to respond quickly enough to stop it from spreading to your home and your neighbours home.

[krimsalt]

Sorry to hear about your loss... I hope mazda canada does something to help you out in the long run... Hope all else is ok!

[MarkWB]

I hope mazda canada does something to help you out in the long run

Does something?! OP better sue their ass for a brand new car and a brand new house, plus damages to their property and pain and suffering (for trauma)...seriously. You (or anyone) would be a fool not to sue, if it's found that Mazda is at fault here you could easily be a millionaire. You could have died dude!

I get that you're happy your family is ok, but with what you could get as a settlement from a case like this, your family would be better than ok...plus you deserve a new car (if you'd even get another Mazda). Best of luck once again, I'm rooting for ya'! :P

[htc***]

As others have said, very happy that you are all ok, and very sorry for the material losses which are very unfortunate.





Having said that, I still don't see what you are actually referring to...... ("The Mazda 3 Skyactiv share the same platform with tribute and Ford Escape")

The things you actually quoted are taken out of context from different parts of different stories and put together to imply that the recall for 2000-2002 Tributes are responsible for a fire in the 2012 Mazda 3.

What those stories actually say are:

The Ford Escape was recalled for a faulty brake master cylinder which could cause a fire. The Mazda Tribute shares the same platform and unsurprisingly Mazda issued a similar recall.
The 2012 Mazda 3 is only mentioned in passing about other news items. There is no relationship implied between the two platforms that I could find.

I'm not saying that it wasn't a leaky brake master cylinder that caused your car fire. I don't know what caused it. I just don't believe there is any evidence that a recall on 2000-2002 CUVs implies that the same problem exists in the 2012 Mazda 3. If we follow that logic, we should assume that any and all Mazdas made since then might have the same faulty master cylinders. As you said, best to wait for Mazda to issue any updates before jumping to conclusions. Or better yet, lets see if anyone can determine what caused your car's fire.

(I'm not trying to be a jerk. I just don't want people jumping to conclusions about the safety of the Mazda 3 based on one incident)



I agree. Before anyone jumps to conclusions about Mazdas and the new Skyactiv, I'd wait until Mazda themselves issues a recall or an update.


I don't jump to any conclusion. I copy and paste exactly wording from MCX7 when I google it. When I use Firefox then I didn't see it but I use Explore then I see it down a few line. Here is the link

http://www.google.ca/#q=mazda+3+2012+skyactiv+on+fire&hl=en&prmd=imvns&ei=gGDZT4_UJqr56QHs_83KAg&start=50&sa=N&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&fp=29ad5080440c431&biw=1920&bih=913

I really don't know what different display in both browser.

[Aitch]

Yes, if all you do is go by the excerpt provided by Google it is easy to misunderstand what the page is saying. If you'd actually clicked the link you'd see that they are unrelated stories and that the summary I provided above shows there is no proven link between the two platforms at the moment.

http://i48.tinypic.com/w0ro6d.jpg

Don't believe Google excerpts, ESPECIALLY when there is "..." included. 99% of the time Google is pulling things from ALL over the page to show you where the keywords are that you were searching for, and they don't go together at all.

[MajesticBlueNTO]

from the CityNews story: (http://www.citytv.com/toronto/citynews/news/local/article/209910--authorities-probe-suspicious-2-alarm-car-fire-in-north-york)


A fire official on the scene told CityNews there has been a rash of suspicious fires in the area.

[htc***]

Fire Marshall could not find any trace around my car port. They towed away to car to investigate. Yesterday, she told me the car was not on fire by itself that what I understand. That mean everyone has the same car be relieve.

[Aitch]

Good to hear.

[JHX 1138]

Just thought that I would add that if this *WAS* related to the master brake cylinder leaking fluid onto the ABS system, then *all* Mazda3's should be affected. Because as far as I know, there's nothing "special" about the SkyActiv's braking system - therefore, it should be identical to the braking system of the regular Mazda3's! And since the current generation has been on sale since 2010, that's a lot of test cases for such a potential threat.