The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
announced the recall of 119,072 Chrysler Group, LLC, Dodge Charger and Chrysler
300 vehicles as the result of a defect in the brake system’s antilock control
unit module. The defect may cause the power distribution center to overheat, which
can lead to the loss of ABS or ESC function. This can cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an injury auto accident.
What is so Important
about ABS/ESC function?
The electronic stability control (ESC) system and anti-lock
braking system (ABS) are essential safety features. The ABS system prevents the
wheels from locking up during braking so that the driver may still have
steering control and the vehicle won’t skid. Similarly, the ESC system, which
is completely computerized, detects and compensates for traction loss to
prevent skidding by automatically applying the brakes to individual wheels in
order to resolve issues such as under-steering and over-steering.
The Vehicles and the
Remedy
Chrysler is recalling model year 2011 and 2012 Dodge Charger
and Chrysler 300 vehicles. The company will notify owners and dealers, and
dealerships will move the ABS/ESC system fuse at no-cost. The recall should
begin in May 2012. Owners can contact Chrysler at (800) 853-1403 or the NHTSA
Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 for additional information.
How a Massachusetts Product
Liability Attorney Can Help
If you have been injured in a Massachusetts auto accident
caused by a defective auto part, you may be able to hold the auto manufacturer
liable for negligence. The experienced auto product liability lawyers in Boston with the Kiley Law Group can help you
understand your legal rights and options. Call us today to find out more about
getting the compensation you deserve at (888) 208-1695.
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