Case Study: a privately owned and operated luxury vehicle owner identifies the cause of a post-repair vehicle fire with Envista Forensics

Privately Owned and Operated Luxury Vehicle Owners investigate a luxury vehicle fire after engine replacement with Envista Forensics

The owners of a privately owned and operated luxury vehicle faced a significant fire that occurred shortly after an engine replacement was performed by a dealer. They enlisted Envista Forensics and its forensic fire investigation services to determine the origin and cause of the blaze.

Envista Forensics' investigation determined the fire originated from a loose starter power cable terminal that had not been sufficiently torqued during the engine reassembly. This loose connection caused electrical arcing and intense heat, which ignited nearby materials including a refrigerant line. Envista's mechanical engineering team provided a conclusive determination of the failure and recommended further laboratory analysis to support the findings.