NHTSA Announces Hyundai Recall of Over 200,000 Vehicles due to Airbag Defect
By admin on September 28, 2011
The Hyundai Motor Company, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling an estimated 205,233 vehicles as the result of a driver side air bag defect that may cause air bag deployment failure in the event of a crash, which increases the risk of serious injury to the driver.
The clock spring contact assembly for the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) may become damaged through use over time. This, consequently, may cause the air bag’s electrical circuit to develop a high resistance condition which may cause air bag deployment failure. Should a traffic accident occur, a failed air bag deployment greatly increases the risk of serious injury or death to the driver.
The recalled vehicles include the following:
- Model year 2007-2008 Santa Fe CUVs, manufactured from April 19, 2006 through March 20, 2008; and
- Model year 2007-2008 Veracruz Crossover Utility Vehicles (CUV), manufactured from December 26, 2006 through March 21, 2008.
Owners of the affected vehicles should take their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer who will replace the driver side air bag clock spring contact assembly, if necessary, free of charge. Additional information is available through the company customer service connect center at 1-800-633-5151. The recall campaign number is 103.
Auto manufacturers have a duty to produce safe vehicles. It is especially important to ensure that the protective components of the car, like the air bags, are functioning properly. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident as the result of a defective auto part, you may be entitled to pursue damages against the negligent manufacturer. Contact the knowledgeable auto product liability attorney in Maryland, Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” today at (877) 228-4878 to find out more about getting the compensation you deserve.
Honda Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles due to Power Train Defect
By admin on August 9, 2011
The American Honda Motor Company, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is recalling 1,512,107 vehicles due to a defect in the automatic transmission control module that may increase the risk of a car crash or pedestrian personal injury. The recall is expected to begin on August 31.
The outer race of the secondary shaft bearing may break during certain driving styles, which may cause the malfunction indicator light to illuminate, create abnormal noise and allow contact between an electronic sensor housing within the transmission and the transmission idle gear. This subsequently may cause a short circuit which stalls the engine, increasing the risk of a car accident. Furthermore, broken pieces of the outer race or ball bearing from the secondary shaft could lodge themselves in the parking pawl, which may cause the vehicle to roll even after it is placed in “Park.” This increases the risk of injury to pedestrians who may be in the path of the rolling car.
The Honda vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured from July 1, 2004, through September 3, 2010, and include certain model year:
- 2005-2010 Accords;
- 2007-2010 CR-Vs; and
- 2005-2008 Elements.
Once the safety recall begins later this month, Honda will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicle to a Honda dealer, who will update the automatic transmission control module software free of charge. For more information, owners may call Honda’s customer service at 1-800-999-1009. The recall campaign number is R89.
Buying a new car is a fun experience, especially because you trust that you are investing in a vehicle that is technologically advanced, safe, and better than your old car, but this is not always the case. If you or a loved one has been injured in a Maryland car crash as the result of a defective auto component, you may be entitled to legal recourse. “The Injury Lawyer,” Steven H. Heisler, is an experienced auto product liability attorney in Maryland and can help you exercise your legal rights. Contact Mr. Heisler today at 877-228-4878 for a consultation.
General Motors Recalls Chevrolet Cruze due to Steering Wheel Defect
By admin on April 13, 2011
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that General Motors (GM) is recalling approximately 2,100 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles from model year 2011 starting this month due to poor assembly of the steering wheel and steering column.
It is reported that the steering wheel may have been improperly attached to the steering column during the manufacturing of certain model year 2011 Chevrolet Cruze vehicles. As a result of poor assembly, the steering wheel may detach from the steering column. Should this occur while the car is in motion, the driver may lose the ability to steer, thus losing control of the car, which could lead to a crash.
It is essential that any Maryland resident who drives a 2011 Chevrolet Cruze take their car into the dealer as soon as possible so that they may ensure that the steering wheel and column are properly fastened. This is a free service and could prevent a Baltimore auto accident injury. Cruze owners may also contact Chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or at the Owner Center at http://www.gmownercenter.com.
Unfortunately, the auto manufacturer, distributor, or dealer does not always initiate a recall when a vehicle is poorly manufactured or has defective components. Buying an automobile is expensive and can be a difficult process, especially when buying a used or pre-owned automobile. A prospective buyer wants to know that they are purchasing a safe and dependable car, but this is not always the case. Oftentimes, the result of a defective car or car product is a Maryland car crash injury. If you or a loved one was injured in an auto accident due to faulty manufacturing or defective auto products, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Maryland auto product liability attorney Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” knows the difficulties of an auto accident injury and is determined to hold at-fault parties liable for the losses associated with your injury. Contact Mr. Heisler to learn more about your legal options at 877-228-4878.
Brace Yourself: Another Toyota Recall!
By injuheis on July 2, 2010
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for Toyota, the Detroit Free Press and New York Times are reporting that the Japanese automaker has recalled nearly 300,000 vehicles worldwide due to defective engines.
A Toyota spokesperson stated that “a defective engine part in the affected vehicles could cause unstable idling and cause the engine to stall.” The news agency Reuters state that 90,000 of the defective vehicles are Lexus’.
Reuters is also reporting that this most recent recall might cost Toyota $228 million. As you probably remember, Toyota recently recalled nearly 9 million vehicles as a result of faulty brakes.
If an engine stalls while the vehicle is on a highway or in heavy traffic, it obviously can place the driver and his or her passengers in a dangerous situation. If you own a Toyota or Lexus car and you receive a recall notice, do the prudent thing and get the car inspected as soon as possible.
Steve Heisler takes vehicle safety seriously. If you or a loved one has been injured due to a Maryland defective automobile, call Steve, “The Injury Lawyer,” at 1-877-228-4878 to learn more about your rights. Steve is a Maryland defective automobile injury lawyer and can help.
Walkersville Man Loses Control of Vehicle on MD-194
By injuheis on November 3, 2009
According to Maryland’s local NBC affiliate’s website, your4state.com, a single vehicle car crash on MD-194 and Stauffer Road took the life of a Walkersville man. According to reports, the man was in fact speeding at the time of the accident, and lost control of his vehicle before crashing. The vehicle reportedly rolled over before it ended up in a Maryland cornfield, ejecting the driver who later died at Frederick Memorial Hospital. While investigation into the crash is continuing, it is not believed that the man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash.
Tragedies like this often result when Maryland motorists choose to drive recklessly. In this incident, though it was not reported as to whether or not the man was wearing his seatbelt, it is safe to assume that he either was not in fact wearing his seatbelt, or that the seatbelt in his vehicle failed, thus ejecting him from his vehicle. If the seatbelt did in fact fail, then the manufacturer of the seatbelt could in fact be held liable for injuries that resulted from the Walkersville man being thrown out of the vehicle. Thus, auto product liability could have very well played a hand in the man’s death, simply exasperating the fact that he was traveling recklessly down MD-194, which at this point in the investigation seems to be the main reason why the man lost control of the vehicle and crashed.
Not all traffic accidents are the same. While some are caused by the motorists themselves via dangerous driving technique, others are not the fault of motorists at all. Auto product liability is an issue that contributes towards too many accidents each year. If you have been injured in a traffic accident, and you believe that a faulty auto product may have played a contributing role in your accident, don’t hesitate to contact Steven H. Heisler, “The Injury Lawyer,” for a free evaluation of your case, and his experienced attorneys will ensure that your rights are upheld at all times. His experienced Maryland personal injury attorneys will examine the details surrounding your accident, and will hold negligent contributing parties accountable for their actions. Please call us today for your free consultation.