Defective Products & Machinery

Today's cars and trucks come with sophisticated warning systems and detection programs that are supposed to keep motorists safe. When something is wrong or a part requires service, computer software will typically trigger a warning light to alert drivers. These lights...

Numerous reporting requirements are in place to notify consumers of product defects and pull hazardous items from the market. Unfortunately, these systems do not always work as they should. One example of this is something called Section 37. What is Section 37?...

Product liability claims allow individuals harmed by a defective product to pursue financial compensation for injuries suffered as a result of that product. However, these claims are not limited to products with a flawed design or faulty manufacturing. Parties might...

Individuals unfamiliar with the legal system often misunderstand cases involving defective products. People might jump to conclusions and assume a product is defective just because it caused an accident. Or they blame their own clumsiness for an injury caused by...

Nissan is recalling 15,233 Murano SUVs from the 2020 model year because a fault in the steering column could result in loss of vehicle control. This could substantially increase the risk of a crash. According to Consumer Reports, the potentially defective parts are in...

Kia has recalled almost 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans in the U.S. because there is a risk of a fire in the engine compartment. The Korean automaker urges owners to park their vehicles outdoors and away from structures until they are fixed. According to the...

According to one report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a 2017 Toyota RAV4 hybrid owner in Colorado was driving along at 50 mph when the check engine light came on. Then, white smoke emerged from the hood of the vehicle. There was a fire...

Certain Mercedes-Benz C-Class vehicles have been recalled because their front seat belts may not retract fully, which means they may not fully comply with federal occupant crash protection standards. The problem is that the geometry of the front seat belt retractor is...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that the guidelines electric vehicle manufacturers have established for dealing with battery fires are inadequate. Furthermore, industry research and safety standards regarding high-voltage lithium ion battery fires...

The Takata airbag recall was the largest automotive safety recall in U.S. history, and it’s still going on. Worldwide, approximately 100 million airbag inflators have been recalled from vehicles manufactured by 19 major automakers. The automakers all sourced their...