Archive for the 'Negligence' Category

Nissan Recalling Over 180,000 Vehicles

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

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 Recalling Dunlop Winter Sport Tires

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

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.

SUV Tire Recall

Friday, July 4th, 2008

Over 4,700 SUV tires have been recalled by American Pacific Industries, Inc. The models affected by the recall include all Spector Advanta SUV Rowl Radial Light Truck Tires that were manufactured between February 3 and March 1, 2008. The tire size is P255/70R16 109S.

The tires are being recalled due to a faulty portion of the tire bead area. The area is protected by a thin area of rubber that may allow a loss of air pressure. If a loss of air pressure occurs during vehicle operation, the driver may loose control of the vehicle, resulting in a car wreck. This is especially likely if the tires are installed on an SUV, which is at a high risk for rollover.

The recall will begin in July, 2008. American Pacific Industries, Inc. will replace the defective tires for free.

Defective tire attorneys are working to help those who have suffered from serious injuries in car wrecks that resulted from negligent manufacturing.