Results of Investigation into the Cause of Jetour T2 Fire After Collision on the Jagorawi Toll Road

Jetour T2 is exhibited at the IIMS event. (doc. Afrizal-VOI)

JAKARTA - Jetour together with the Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) and the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) presented the results of the investigation into a traffic accident involving a Jetour T2 car on the Jagorawi Toll Road.

Director of Transportation Safety and Security, Ministry of Transportation, Yusuf Nugroho revealed that this investigation was carried out to uncover the safety system or safety system in the vehicle involved in this incident.

"The purpose of this clarification is to obtain an explanation regarding the chronology and results of the investigation into the Jetour brand vehicle incident, with a focus on the technical specifications of the vehicle, safety systems, and mechanisms to protect against fire risks," he said in an official statement received, Monday, January 16.

Based on the results of the investigation presented in the clarification meeting, Yusuf said that the vehicle safety system worked according to the design and standards set. At the time of the collision, he said, the airbag expanded fully and passenger safety was still protected.

The vehicle structure remained stable, did not overturn, and the doors could still be opened normally after a serious collision, which shows that the integrity of the structure and safety functions work as designed and meet the safety and regulatory requirements applicable in Indonesia and the world.

Further technical analysis showed that the incident was a side impact, not a rear impact. The vehicle suffered extreme impact which caused the front and left rear wheels to suffer heavy damage.

As a result of this condition, there was direct friction between the bottom of the vehicle and the asphalt surface so that the fire appeared as a result of the hard bend and the event caused the vehicle to catch fire.

Technically, Jetour products have also met ASEAN NCAP, ECE R153, ECE R34 standards and other regulations to ensure compliance with all safety specifications and regulations applicable in the domestic market as well as other regulatory provisions that serve as a reference for vehicle safety.

At the same time, President Director of PT Jetour Sales Indonesia, Peter Zhang, said that from the beginning the company was committed to investigating this incident technically, openly, and fact-based.

"The results of the investigation show that the vehicle safety system works according to applicable standards. Consumer safety is our top priority and we will continue to ensure that every Jetour product meets the highest quality regulations and standards," said Peter Zhang.