R/C Car,Truck,TRX,Nitro Sport,Faulty Sensor? Glow Plug? My Truck caught on fire has anyone else had a problem?
R/C Truck,Traxxas Fuel that was used was Top Fuel Traxxas 33 % Nitro gal.can. the can top exploded and also caught on fire.was there a problem perhaps with design of the can? Glow plug shot out of the engine has any one heard of a problem like this? Something caused a fire from the RC Nitro Sport that end up badly burn a boy,has anyone had a problems with a , REVO, MAXX, TRX, Nitro Sport, a Faulty Sensor Servo, Elec.problem,engine mounting screws keep loosening, Exhaust System Fuel Leaks ,feed that carries fuel to the carburetor,Shocks leak ,Engine Overheats , steam,Vapors that may have causes it to short circuit, Fuel tank seal leaks,INSUFFICIENT FUEL TANK PRESSURE?
12 EZ-Start control box faulty perhaps?
Does anyone know of any recalls,or anyone that has experieced a fire with their nitro R/C car or truck, what caused it to burn?
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Tags: elec, exhaust system, faulty sensor, fuel leaks, fuel tank, nitro sport, recalls, revo, screws, seal leaks, servo, shocks, short circuit, steam, tank pressure, top fuel, traxxas, vapors
January 12th, 2010 at 2:18 am
Fires with Nitro vehicles are not uncommon. However they are usually the result of improper use or carelessness. Sad to say but true.
If not all safety precautions are observed, then a fire could indeed happen. Nitro fuel is extremely flammable, and should always be handled with exteme caution. Even a minor spill when filling up the tank, and then a spark from anything, could be disastrous.
There are warnings on the fuel jugs. There are warnings in owners manuals for the cars. It is all over the internet. You must be careful with nitro fuel or you will get burned(pardon the pun).
If and when a fire does occur, it cannot be blamed on the car, or the manufacturer. It is always the result of the user. (again, sad but true) Period!
All accidents are preventable. ALL.
January 12th, 2010 at 2:18 am
I have talked to a lot of drivers and pilots of RC cars and planes using nitro and in all cases fires were their fault from not following the warnings