Ford Recalls Vehicles Due to Faulty Transmission

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In a news statement, the Ford Motor Company, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced that it has made a voluntary safety recall of its F-150 model of 2011 as well as F-250/350/450/550 models of 2012. The problem being addressed by the company is a correction in the theft protection system as well as the transmission. The crux of the problem is the potential risk of the transmission getting shifted out of the park position even when the brake pedal is not depressed by the driver. This problem is caused by a brake shift interlock switch problem. Ford will notify the owners and get the problem part replaced free of charge. The safety recall was scheduled to be initiated on or about December 19,2011.

As a Bellevue car accident lawyer, I feel it’s imperative to pay attention to the news from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in order to make useful information more readily available and, hopefully, prevent avoidable accidents and injuries. If you’ve suffered an injury in a crash that you think was the direct result of a faulty or defective auto part, call an experienced car accident lawyer in your city to learn more about your legal rights as they pertain to the situation.

Nissan Recalls Vehicles Due to Faulty Engine Component

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In a press statement, Nissan North America Inc, in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced it has recalled certain model year 2010 -2011 Sentra vehicles equipped with MR 20 engines. These were manufactured from May 11,2011 to May 22, 2010 and July 8, 2011 to Oct 25, 2010. The recall was due to the zinc coating thickness being more than specification. This defect could result in reduced voltage which could cause difficulty in starting the engine and potentially damage the engine control module. The number of vehicles recalled were 33,803. The company will notify the owners of these vehicles and dealers will replace the positive battery terminal and cover free of charge.

As a Renton car accident attorney, I’ve seen this kind of auto safety recall many times in the past and I understand the severity of the injuries that can result through the use of such defective products. If you’ve suffered an injury during an accident that you think was the result of a defective or faulty auto product, contact a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer to learn more about your rights in the matter.

Buses Recalled Because of Failure to Meet Safety Standard

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In a press release, Starcraft Bus, in conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), announced they’ve recalled certain model year 2010 and 2011 Prodigy and Quest school buses and MFSAB activity vehicles manufactured from April 12, 2011 through June 6, 2011. The reason for this recall was that the seats of these vehicles failed to conform with the Federal Motor Vehicles safety standard 222. The number of vehicles recalled was 517. The company will notify owners and dealers will repair these buses free of charge.

As a Vancouver personal injury attorney, I’ve seen similar safety recalls due to defective auto parts in the past and I know the harm these products can cause if left unchecked. If you or your child has suffered an injury in an accident that you believe was the result of an unsafe or defective auto part, consider speaking with an experienced personal injury lawyer in your area to learn more about your legal rights as they pertain to the matter.