diff --git a/code/modules/vehicles/cars/clowncar.dm b/code/modules/vehicles/cars/clowncar.dm
index 655ca21b93..0b75dbf4db 100644
--- a/code/modules/vehicles/cars/clowncar.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vehicles/cars/clowncar.dm
@@ -139,6 +139,7 @@
 
 /obj/vehicle/sealed/car/clowncar/twitch_plays
 	key_type = null
+	explode_on_death = FALSE
 
 /obj/vehicle/sealed/car/clowncar/twitch_plays/Initialize()
 	. = ..()