The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced a statement on General Motor’s (GM) plan to address a potential defect in the Chevrolet Volt which may pose significant fire risks in the event of a serious accident, as well as conducting its own investigation into the matter.
NHTSA Investigation
The NHTSA is the primary safety agency in charge of reducing the numbers of injuries and fatalities caused by motor vehicle accidents on U.S. roadways, and, as such, the NHTSA has opened an investigation in order to collect and analyze information concerning the risk of post-crash fires in Chevy Volts. Although the investigation, which is being conducted in collaboration with Department of Defense and Department of Energy experts, is not yet completed, preliminary conclusions demonstrate that both coolant leakage and battery intrusion must occur to create a post-crash fire in the Volt.
GM’s Reinforcement Remedy
GM has designed a steel reinforcement device in order to prevent the aforementioned dangerous conditions that would cause a post-crash fire. The NHTSA crash-tested a Volt retrofitted with the GM device and the test revealed no coolant leak or battery intrusion. Once the NHTSA completes its analysis, it will then provide further information to consumers and all other relevant parties.
Contacting an Experienced MA Car Accident Lawyer
If you have been injured in a Massachusetts auto accident as the result of a manufacturing or design defect, you may have cause for legal action. At the Kiley Law Group, our dedicated auto product liability attorneys in Boston have the skills and resources to effectively pursue maximum compensation for their clients. To discuss your potential claim with one of our lawyers, call us today at (888) 208-1695.
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