On July 11, an Alabama court decided that a case filed by car wreck attorneys against Ford Motor Company, Pontiac Coil, Inc. and Visteon Corporation can proceed despite motions to dismiss.

The motion to dismiss filed by Pontiac Coil, Inc. was denied because of pre-established case law.

Car wreck attorneys filed the case on behalf of the Alabama couple after the wife was seriously injured in a car wreck. The case alleges that the brake transmission shift interlock system failed, causing the vehicle to move out of park and into gear. The ensuing car wreck resulted in serious injuries to the wife including the amputation of her leg.

Ideally, the brake transmission shift interlock system will not allow a driver to shift the vehicle out of park without applying pressure to the brake.

Over 180,000 vehicles are being recalled by Nissan due to a defective air conditioning fan motor. The models that are being recalled include:

• Nissan Infinity QX56, model years 2005/2006
• Nissan Armada, model years 2005/2006
• Nissan Titan, model years 2005/2006

The vehicles are being recalled due to a defective fan motor which may not be sealed properly. Improper sealing may cause corrosion and may allow water to drain onto the motor. This can lead to overheating which may possibly result in a vehicle fire.

Car wreck attorneys understand that serious burn injuries can result during a vehicle fire. In the event that a vehicle fire results from defective vehicle manufacturing, the manufacturer may be liable for the injuries.

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling Dunlop Winter Sport 3D Tires and M3 Tires that were manufactured between September 4, 2005 and May 17, 2008. About 5,300 tires are affected by the recall.

The lot numbers affected by the recall are:

• Dunlop Winter Sport 3D Tires: Size 225/50R17, Dot Code DM40 2TTR
• Dunlop Winter Sport M3 Tires: Size 275/35R18, Dot Code DMBL 2J8R

The tires are being recalled because they failed to conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards for tire strength. Tires that do not meet the federal strength standards are at risk for catastrophic failure.

A catastrophic tire failure during vehicle operation can potentially cause the vehicle to rollover or collide with another vehicle. Serious injuries or fatality may result. If a car accident results from the negligence of a manufacturer, a car wreck attorney may be able to find the manufacturer liable.

Goodyear will replace the recalled tires free of charge.