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Chrysler Group LLC Recalls Vehicles for Missing or Inaccurately Installed Steering Column Pivot Rivet
Chrysler Group LLC is recalling approximately 11,351 vehicles due to a steering column pivot rivet that may be missing or improperly installed.
According to safercar.org, this vehicle defect jeopardizes the capability of the steering column to support occupant loads during a frontal impact accident, which lowers the effectiveness of the frontal impact safety system. Consequently, occupants of vehicles with this flaw are at a heightened risk of suffering injury or death in the event of a frontal collision.
The Chrysler vehicles included in the recall are all model year 2011:
- Chrysler 200
- Chrysler 200 Convertible
- Chrysler Town and Country
- Dodge Avenger
- Dodge Caliber
- Dodge Grand Caravan
- Dodge Journey
- Dodge Nitro
- Jeep Compass
- Jeep Liberty
- Jeep Patriot
- Jeep Wrangler
Owners of these vehicles are being advised to contact dealers who are expected to inspect the vehicles for rivet presence and either align or repair the steering column pivot if necessary; at no cost to the consumer. The vehicle safety recall is scheduled to start during June 2011 and owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
It is expected that the motor vehicles we drive everyday should be designed and manufactured so as to keep us as safe as possible in the event of an accident, and, not increase the risk of suffering an injury. However, sometimes car manufacturers overlook design or manufacturing flaws before selling their vehicles to the public.
As auto product liability litigation is quite complex, you will need an experienced New Jersey auto design defect lawyer to assist with protecting your rights. For decades, the attorneys at Blume Goldfaden have been obtaining significant recoveries for auto accident victims injured by defective auto products. Contact us at 973-635-5400 for a no-cost consultation to evaluate whether you may have a meritorious claim.
New Jersey Car Accident Causes Injuries
At least two people were injured in a New Jersey car accident after an out-of-control car struck a vehicle parked in a driveway. According to a news report in The Record, the driver of a car lost control going west on West Central Boulevard in Palisades Park, New Jersey. The car then drove onto a lawn, over a wall, and, eventually struck another vehicle parked in front of a home.
When such an unusual and unexpected car accident occurs, there are often many questions that need to be answered relating to how, and, why a motorist lost control of their vehicle. Could an auto product defect be the cause of this accident? In car accident cases where a vehicle defect is suspected, it would be beneficial to the victims to preserve the vehicle in its “time of the accident” condition. This means not getting any repairs done, and, not altering the vehicle. It is important for an accident reconstruction expert to carefully examine the vehicle in its “time of the accident” condition for any evidence of auto defect, or, malfunction.
If it is determined through careful investigation, and, analysis that an accident was caused by a product defect, the victim, or, victims injured in the accident may have an auto products liability claim. If you or a loved one have been injured in an auto accident caused by a defective auto part or vehicle malfunction, it is important that you retain the services of an experienced New Jersey auto product liability attorney, familiar with cases pertaining to car defects, who has a successful track record in litigating car accident, and, auto product liability claims. Call the attorneys at Blume Goldfaden at 973-635-5400 to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation regarding your possible case.
Source:http://www.northjersey.com/news/transportation/020310_Two_injured_in_Palisades_Park_accident.html