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Over 44,000 Cadillac CTS Models Recalled due to Rear-Suspension Problem
According to The New York Times, General Motors Inc. has recalled about 44,000 model year 2009-2010 Cadillac CTS sedans.
The recall was prompted after it was discovered that the wax coating on the vehicle’s rear suspension toe link jam nuts may allow the nuts to loosen. If this occurred, it would cause a clanging sound; which if ignored or unnoticed could allow the vehicle’s rear wheel to turn either in or out. This could potentially cause a motorist to lose control when operating the vehicle and potentially cause an accident.
Owners of the recalled vehicles are advised to take the vehicle into a dealership, where the wax will be cleaned off of the rear suspension toe link. Two new jam nuts will also be installed to prohibit loosening, and if needed, the entire toe link will be replaced. To learn more about the recall, consumers are directed to contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463 or visit http://www.gmcownercenter.com.
Car manufacturers have a legal duty to design and construct vehicles that are safe for consumer use. When this responsibility is overlooked, whether intentionally or inadvertently, and a vehicle or vehicle part is defective or otherwise not fit for the purpose intended, the risk for serious injury to users escalates significantly.
Auto product liability litigation is complex, requiring attorneys with years of experience in establishing cases against automotive manufacturers and their subcontractors. If you have suffered an injury due to an auto design defect, contact the New Jersey auto product liability attorneys at Blume Goldfaden. We can help you in determining whether or not you may have a valid claim. Call 973-635-5400 to schedule a no-cost consultation.
Honda Recalls Vehicles for Fire Danger
Honda has issued a vehicle defect recall for about 646,000 of its 2007 and 2008 Fit, Jazz, and, City models due to a defective power window switch that could cause the car to catch fire. According to a CNN news report, the recall was issued after one person in South Africa died in a car fire caused by the defective switch. Honda officials say extreme amounts of liquid, such as water from heavy rain, can flood the master power window switch on the driver’s side, causing it to overheat, and, potentially ignite.
The recall affects about 141,000 Honda Fit models in the United States where seven incidents of overheating, and two car fires were reported. However, there have been no reports of injuries or fatalities so far in the United States. If you own one of these affected models, you should receive a recall notice in the mail with instructions on how to have your vehicle inspected, repaired and/or fitted with a new switch at an authorized Honda dealership. Honda is proposing retrofits of some vehicles with a watertight skirt, and, replacing the switches in others.
Victims harmed by vehicle defects have the legal right to hold an auto maker liable for their injuries under New Jersey’s Product Liability Act. Honda’s is a serious auto product defect, which has the potential to cause catastrophic injury, or, even death.
If you have been seriously hurt in an accident caused by a defective vehicle, or auto part, contact Blume Goldfaden to discuss your potential case and your legal rights with a skilled New Jersey auto product defect lawyer. Our New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm has a successful track record of having obtained numerous significant auto product liability case settlements and verdicts. Call us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation.
Source:http://money.cnn.com/2010/01/29/news/companies/Honda_recall/index.htm?section=money_latest