Motorists Association Links Bus & Truck Fires to Faulty Bearings, Counterfeit Parts, Poor Servicing

The Motorists Association of Kenya has warned that poor wheel servicing may be a key contributor to the rampant truck and bus fires along highways.

In a statement on Monday, August 18, the association claimed that a closer look at the vehicle fire incidents in the country reveals that the fires often begin at the wheels before spreading and engulfing the rest of the vehicle.

The association warned that jammed bearings, low-quality grease, neglected servicing before long trips, and counterfeit spare parts might be key culprits of the incidents.

The association has warned that unless vehicle owners take urgent steps to ensure the regular servicing of vehicles, such incidents will keep on recurring.