KUALA LUMPUR: In response to a recent viral video depicting a Proton X90 catching fire, Malaysia's national carmaker Proton will be calling the model owners for a vehicle safety inspection to address potential ground connection issues.
Proton identified the grounding connection to the vehicle's body as the primary cause of concern after conducting a comprehensive investigation into the matter, according to a statement from the manufacturer.
"An issue has been identified regarding the grounding connection to the body of the vehicle. This can cause overheating in the connecting area when a continuous large current passes through it and can result in a thermal incident due to its proximity to the soundproofing material, said the statement from Proton.
"As a safety measure, all Proton X90 owners will be contacted individually by Proton dealers to bring their vehicles for inspection and if required, remedial action will be taken by the service centre to eliminate any thermal risk."
Owners of the Proton X90 can also reach out to their closest service centre to schedule an appointment or get in touch with Proton's helpline at 1-800-88-8398 for additional details.
Meanwhile, Proton emphasised that the incident is not related to the mild hybrid 48-volt battery used in the Proton X90.
