Tatas complete 'Nano' fire probe; say car safe

Tata Motors claimed that its people's car was "absolutely safe", saying a probe into fires that gutted a couple of brand new 'Nanos' by an expert team found 'no manufacturing defects'.

"We have concluded a comprehensive investigation into the incidents of fire in two Tata Nanos. The investigation, conducted by a 20-member Tata Motors Group team and an independent forensic expert, has reaffirmed that the Tata Nano is a safe car...

"The investigations have also revealed that the incidents were not related," a Tata Motors' official said.

At the same time, the company offered to conduct pre-emptive checks on all 'Nanos' on the road, starting May 24, but clarified that this was not a recall.