Further, the EU Motorcycle Accidents In Depth Study (MAIDS) showed that only 1.1 % of accidents were caused
by vehicle defects.
Occasionally, construction vehicle accidents are caused
by vehicle defects.
Not exact matches
Feinberg, who most recently advised on compensation issues related to the Boston Marathon bombing, was hired
by GM as a consultant to advise the automaker how to respond to families of accident victims whose
vehicles are being recalled for possible ignition switch
defects.
TOKYO, Aug 28 (Reuters)- Honda Motor Co is recalling about 63,200
vehicles due to a
defect in driver - side air bags made
by Takata Corp, the latest in a series of air bag recalls across the industry that have affected nearly 16 million
vehicles to date.
The delays
by both Honda and Takata in alerting the public about the
defect — and later in Takata's acknowledging it extended beyond a small group of Honda
vehicles — meant other automakers like BMW, Toyota and Nissan were not aware of possible
defects in their own
vehicles for years, putting off their recalls.
If they wish, hirers are able to look at the
vehicle defect reporting systems, as well as driver walk - about - checks, the process carried out
by a driver before a
vehicle is driven from the depot to collect passengers.
NHTSA does this
by promoting
vehicle safety innovations, rooting out
vehicle defects, setting safety standards for cars and trucks, and educating Americans to help them make safer choices when driving, riding, or walking.
As a consequence, these products are more likely to contain a safety - related
defect or not to comply with an applicable Federal motor
vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) than products that have traditionally been supplied to the U.S. market
by established manufacturers
Toyota has recalled nearly eight million
vehicles in the United States for two mechanical safety
defects that can cause unintended acceleration: «sticking» accelerator pedals and a design flaw that can cause accelerator pedals to become trapped
by floor mats.
MAP - 21 (Section 31208) provides that the Secretary may issue regulations that condition the importation of a motor
vehicle or motor
vehicle equipment on the manufacturer's compliance with 1) requirements to provide information allowing NHTSA to better track those products once they enter U.S. commerce, 2) statutory prohibitions on the importation of motor
vehicles and motor
vehicle equipment that do not comply with an applicable FMVSS or contain a safety - related
defect, 3) requirements for the provision of reports and records required to be maintained with respect to those
vehicles or equipment under the Safety Act, 4) a request
by NHTSA to inspect premises, a
vehicle or equipment to carry out the purposes of the Safety Act, 5) an order or voluntary agreement to remedy the
vehicle or equipment, or 6) any rules implementing these requirements.
Since its inception in 1966, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has held automakers accountable for recalling
vehicles and equipment that have a safety
defect or that do not meet the requirements of applicable safety standards set
by the agency — resulting in more than 17,000 recalls involving over 500 million
vehicles and more than 84 million items of equipment.
FMCSA inspected eight commercial motor
vehicles operated
by Rimrock Stages last week and discovered serious noncompliance and safety
defects during every
vehicle inspection.
Q1: How does the Final Rule published on December 18, 2014,
by the FMCSA that rescinded the requirement that commercial motor
vehicle (CMV) drivers operating in the United States in interstate commerce, except drivers of passenger - carrying CMVs, submit, and motor carriers retain, the driver
vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) when the driver has neither found nor been made aware of any
vehicle defects or deficiencies (no -
defect DVIR) impact U.S drivers operating in Canada?
Recall compliance rates quadrupled this year in Vermont and nearly doubled in the District of Columbia after they started listing unrepaired
defects on residents» annual
vehicle inspection reports, a study commissioned
by American Honda found.
All new Mercedes - Benz
vehicles are protected
by our New
Vehicle Limited Warranty, covering
defects in material or workmanship for 48 - months or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.
One of the procedures using the BBB is that I have to send a Motor
Vehicle Defect Notification Form
by accountable mail direct to Hyundai in California.
In addition, because Audi's CPO
vehicles are covered
by an extension of the factory limited warranty, buyers don't have to concern themselves with the possibility of dealing with an aftermarket «extended warranty» provider should a
defect show itself during the coverage period.
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- Toytec Lifts, LLC provides a Limited Lifetime warranty to the original purchaser / owner of the
vehicle on which the product was originally installed for
defects in material and workmanship on products manufactured
by Toytec Lifts LLC.
Testing showed that this can occur if the mats are moved forward from the clipped position approximately two inches into a position in which the rear edge of the mats will abut the retention clip (s) when installed singly and align with the clip (s) when stacked on another floor mat.The pedal interference incidents reviewed
by the Office of
Defects Investigation (ODI) include 1 crash and 9 incidents with allegations of brake friction materials smoking and / or requiring repair for heat related damage.The crash incident occurred after the parking brake was applied at speed, resulting in loss - of - control
vehicle yaw event caused
by lock - up of the rear tires.The spin - out resulted in a side impact collision with an oncoming
vehicle in an opposing lane of traffic.
In recent years, hundreds of thousands of
vehicles have been recalled
by the Ford Motor Company due to a door latch
defect that prevents the door from remaining closed.
Single -
vehicle auto accidents can be caused
by many things, such as swerving to avoid another
vehicle, losing control of the car or even auto
defects.
Liability in a product
defect case, like one involving the product liability of an unsafe Sport Utility
Vehicle, is controlled
by strict liability.
While ethical manufacturers will respond to
defects by quickly issuing an immediate recall, others make the decision to ignore the reports of safety issues made
by consumers or noted in
vehicle testing.
Companies that are responsible for putting
vehicles on the road can be held strictly liable for injuries caused
by defects in those
vehicles.
If you think your car or truck has a
defect that compromises your safety, don't delay in having the
vehicle assessed
by an experienced mechanic.
These accidents, as any motor
vehicle accident, may also be caused
by a
defect in any of the
vehicles involved, including the motorcycle.
If you have been injured or one of your family members has been killed in a truck accident caused
by driver negligence or a
defect in the truck or one of the other motor
vehicles involved, you may be able to recover financial compensation for the damages you or your family members have suffered as a result of your injuries or loved one's death.
If you were injured in a car fire that was caused
by a
defect in your
vehicle, you may have a valid product liability claim.
Not every auto accident injury is caused
by a
defect in the
vehicle.
Even then,
by the time GM acknowledged that their cars indeed had flaws, the damage had already been done: 13 people have died as a result of a GM oversight which led to a manufacturing
defect tied to the
vehicle's ignition system.
Truck accidents are often caused
by the negligence of a truck driver, the negligence of another driver involved in the accident, or a
defect in the truck or another
vehicle.
Through a thorough investigation, we can uncover whether a motor
vehicle accident, for example, was caused
by a negligent driver, a product
defect or a drunk driver.
The Killino Firm's auto accident and defective - products lawyer has extensive experience with cases arising out of injuries and deaths caused
by motor -
vehicle defects, including a product - liability action that led to the recall of 450,000 defective Chinese - manufactured tires.
The Killino Firm's West Palm Beach, Florida, truck accident attorneys have extensive experience with truck accident cases, including those arising out of injuries or deaths caused
by the negligence of truck drivers and / or their employers or
by defects in trucks and other motor
vehicles.
People who are injured in accidents that are caused
by defects in the design or the equipment may be able to recover damages
by filing personal injury lawsuits based on claims of products liability against the
vehicle manufacturers.
If you have been involved in a car accident that you believe was caused
by some
defect in your
vehicle, you may be entitled to file an auto product liability claim.
And if the rollover was caused
by a
defect in the
vehicle, you may have a product liability case.
Strict liability is a means
by which a plaintiff doesn't need to prove negligence, but instead shows the
vehicle or one of its parts was unreasonably dangerous, and this
defect resulted in injuries.
Single
vehicle accidents such as these are possibly caused
by a tire blowout, tire tread loss, tire belt peel - off, tread separation, tire bead unseating and other manufacturing
defects.
The Killino Firm's car - accident and defective - products lawyers have extensive experience with cases arising out of injuries and deaths caused
by motor -
vehicle defects, including a product - liability action that led to the recall of 450,000 defective Chinese - manufactured tires.
If you have been injured or one of your family members has been killed in a car crash or other motor
vehicle accident and you suspect that your injury or loved one's death was caused
by driver negligence or a
defect in a
vehicle or
vehicle safety equipment, The Killino Firm's West Palm Beach, Florida, auto and car accident attorneys can help you fight for the justice you deserve from the parties responsible for your injuries or loved one's death.
In these cases, the manufacturer of the defective seatbelt or airbag as well as the manufacturer of the
vehicle and others involved in the
vehicle's production and distribution may be found liable for a victim's injury or death that is determined to have been caused
by the safety equipment
defect.
When a motorcyclist's accident injury or death is caused
by a
defect in a
vehicle, a
defect in the motorcyclist's safety equipment, or the negligence of a driver, the injured motorcyclist or certain of the deceased motorcyclist's family members may be able to recover financial damages through legal action.
The Killino Firm's West Palm Beach, Florida, auto and car accident attorneys have extensive experience with auto and car accident cases, including those arising out of injuries and deaths caused
by driver negligence or
vehicle defects.
Damages for injuries and deaths caused
by vehicle or
vehicle safety equipment
defects are brought as product liability actions against the manufacturer, designer, suppliers, assemblers, and others involved in the production of the defective
vehicle or equipment and its release to the market.
Motorcycle and other traffic accidents are often caused
by defects in one or more of the
vehicles involved.
If you have been injured or one of your family members has been killed in a motorcycle accident caused
by driver negligence or a
vehicle defect, The Killino Firm's West Palm Beach, Florida, motorcycle accident attorneys can help you obtain justice from the parties responsible for your injuries or loved one's death.
In recent years, millions of
vehicles have been recalled
by major auto manufacturers, including Honda, Toyota, and Nissan, due to airbag
defects.
While a pothole may damage a motor
vehicle but, not harm the occupants, bicyclists are especially vulnerable to having accidents that are caused
by defects in the roadways such as potholes which end up causing serious bodily injuries.