Jan 18, 2012

Ford Announces Recall of Over 200,000 Vehicles due to Fire Hazard


Ford Motor Company is recalling 244,530 Escape SUVs  as the result of a braking system defect which could cause brake fluid to leak onto the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector, thus leading to corrosion. This could subsequently cause melting, smoke, or fire.

Recalled Vehicles

The recalled vehicles include model year 2001 and 2002 Ford Escapes that are equipped with a brake master cylinder reservoir cap that may leak brake fluid. They were manufactured from October 22, 1999 through July 19, 2002.

Remedy

Ford is expecting to start notifying owners of the affected vehicles at the start of the week of January 23, 2012. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder reservoir cap  and modify the ABS electrical system, though this remedy may not be available by the aforementioned week due to a parts delay, in which case owners will be instructed to park their vehicles outside until the parts are available. If owners would like more information, they may call Ford at (866) 436-7332, under the recall campaign number 07V-156.

Getting the Compensation You Deserve

If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of a vehicle manufacturing or design defect, you may be able to hold the at-fault party liable for any losses you have suffered as the result of your injury. At the Kiley Law Group, our experienced defective auto parts attorneys in Boston are committed to obtaining justice for clients who have been injured as the result of auto manufacturer negligence. To learn more about getting the financial compensation you need and deserve for a full recovery, contact us today for a free legal evaluation of your potential claim at (888) 208-1695.

Jan 13, 2012

NHTSA Opens Investigation into Potential Chevy Volt Defect

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.