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Personal Injury Posted on Feb 03, 2021
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With everything that happened in 2020, it comes as no surprise that major automotive safety recalls did not receive a lot of media coverage last year. However, the issue is that many of these recalls and product defects have caused serious—even fatal—accidents. In the second half of 2020, accidents caused by a known product defect under an active recall increased by 35%.
Two main reasons are cited for the uptick in car accidents caused by product defects in 2020: car owners were not aware that their vehicle was under recall and/or car owners decided to forgo or postpone having their vehicle fixed due to concerns about COVID-19.
Automotive safety recalls are not to be taken lightly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and/or auto manufacturers issue recalls when a vehicle, equipment, car seat, or tire creates an unreasonable safety risk or fails to meet minimum safety standards. Driving a vehicle with a known recall is dangerous and can be potentially fatal.
Below, we list the latest automotive safety recalls from the NHTSA, as well as tell you what to do if your vehicle has been recalled, how to remain informed about potential recalls in the future, and what to do if you have been injured in an accident caused by a safety defect.
Below is a list of the latest automotive safety recalls from 2020-21; however, there are dozens of other vehicles currently under recall. If you don’t see your vehicle on our list, we strongly encourage you to go to the NHSTA official recall website to look up your specific make and model.
All vehicle owners should:
If your vehicle has been recalled, you have the right to have the vehicle manufacturer fix the problem free of charge. If a dealer refuses to repair your vehicle in accordance with the official recall, you should notify the manufacturer immediately. You can also file a complaint with NHTSA at www.safercar. gov and provide as many details as possible, including the name of the dealership and any personnel involved.
If you have been injured in an accident caused by a vehicle under recall, you have the right to file a product liability claim and hold the manufacturer responsible.
Anyone injured by a car that has a defective car part has the right to file a product liability claim. Drivers and passengers of the defective vehicle or another vehicle, pedestrians, and bicycle riders can all file a product liability claim. The basic requirements for a products liability claim are:
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