Toyota is recalling 2011 RAV 4 manufactured between Nov 24, 2011 and December 19, 2011 because the wrong specification was used in the curtain airbag which may cause the airbag to fail to deploy. The safety recall is expected to begin in March 2012. Read the NHTSA release here.
GM announced a recall of over 300,000 Impalas with model years 2009 and 2010 because of a seat belt webbing issue. Essentially these seat belts are defective and may fail to restrain passengers as they should.
the front-seat belt webbing may not be secured properly to a lap belt anchor on the side of the seat near the doors. (story)
The CPSC said it is investigating possible structural defects that may have caused the bleachers to collapse during East Carolina's first home game this month. According to reports severl people were injured when three to four rows gave way.
Three to four rows of seating gave way, injuring several spectators. Officials removed about 30 other bleachers that showed signs of failing. (Story)
There are reports that the belachers became unattached to the concrete stadium and were part of a new addition to the stadium that wsa put in place over the summer.
ECU officials told WCNT that the bleachers somehow became unattached to the concrete of the stadium. The bleachers were in a new addition to the student section built over the summer. (Story)
If you have been a victim of a product failure or any other personal injury contact the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood - 919-233-0520 today!
Nissan announced that it is recalling approximately 10,586 Nissan Sentras from the 2009 model year which are equipped with Bosch master cylinders. Brake fluid may leak causing the brakes to function improperly.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH MASTER CYLINDERS. BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER. IF THE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR DECREASES TO BELOW THE MINIMUM LEVEL, THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR WILL ILLUMINATE AS DESIGNED AND THE BRAKES WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.
According to the listing on NHTSA's site, the brake circuit may fail and therefore increase the likelihood of a crash. If your vehicle is defective and you would like to discuss your situation with us, contact us immediately at 919-233-0520.
Trucks are involved in approximately 400,000 crashes each year according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. NHTSA announced that it is going to require tougher braking standards on large trucks. The standard will govern the distance within which a truck traveling at 60 mph must stop.
The new standard requires that a tractor-trailer traveling at 60 miles per hour come to a complete stop in 250 feet. The old standard required a complete stop within 355 feet.
The press release says this standard will begin with the 2012 model year vehicles.The newstandard will not apply to single unit trucks, trailers and buses but rather only to truck tractors.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident and you would like to discuss it further, please call us 1-877-829-7211.
According to an article we recently read, a new report, Ford Explorers in Fatal, Tire-related Crashes: Before and After the Firestone Recall, written by Randy and Alice Whitfield, discussed the finding that approximately 65% of 501 deaths occurred after the Bridgestone-Firestone Wildnerness ATX tire recall - which is what was blamed for 173 Explorer rollover deaths in 2000. Apparently for two years following the recall, there was a decline in Explorer rollover deaths. However, after those initial two years, the death toll started to rise again. One could possibly conclude that a long-term solution to the tires and rollover related deaths has not yet been achieved. One might also question, is there a deeper vehicle related issue.
Continuing to look at the tires is important, but also it may be important to look toward the steering mechanisms in the SUV, especially those in tire failure situations.
So its the holidays- a time when some of us may put on a few extra pounds - or others may start thinking about a new year's resolution which includes shedding some extra weight. Before you chose a diet pill, make sure you do some research. The FDA has issued a warning for 28 diet drugs.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Food and Drug Administration is warning
against 28 weight-loss products you might be tempted to try after
the holidays. The FDA says they contain unlisted ingredients, including
powerful appetite-suppressing drugs and a suspected carcinogen. A
spokeswoman says in some cases, they have prescription drugs in
amounts that greatly exceed their maximum recommended dosages.
The FDA says none of the supplements lists the dangerous
ingredients on the label. The pills are advertised as "natural" fat busters, and have
names like Imelda Perfect Slim. Some suggest they are innovative
"herbal" remedies from Asia. The FDA is considering criminal charges against some of the companies because they have not responded to requests for recalls.
If you have been injured by a faulty product and would like to discuss your matter, please contact our firm.
A widow of a border patrol agent has filed a lawsuit against General Motors and Continental Tire Company. Her husband was riding in is patrol vehicle when the tire fell apart. The vehicle then rolled over causing severe head trauma due to the roof crush sustained in the roll.
Agent Webb's vehicle rolled, and the roof collapsed causing massive head injuries.
As we have learned defective tire production spans across many manufacturers. And as we have often discussed the head trauma caused by roof crush and the loose roof crush standards in vehicles often leads to catastrophic injuries or death.
If you or someone you know has been affected by a product failure, please contact us at 919-677-0144.
Two suits have been filed recently bringing into the question design flaws in the Yamaham Rhino ATV.
On June 10, 2005, the Mitchells' daughter was riding as a passenger in Rhino ATV when during normal operation the vehicle tipped over onto the passenger side. She suffered severe injuries to her knee, arm, foot and ankle, requiring surgery and the amputation of four toes on her right foot.
Jeffrey Lambert, a 47-year old physician's assistant and former captain in U.S. Air Force, filed a personal injury lawsuit against Yamaha for the catastrophic injuries he suffered. On August 17, 2007, the Rhino Lambert was driving tipped over at a low rate of speed. Read the Article here
Stability seems to be a common question and common design flaw in ATVs that we have been hearing and seeing lately in our own practice. Manufacturers must be held accountable when they do not make changes to their dangeorusly designed products especially when they have inexpensive alternative designs and modfications available.
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