Is This the Smallest Vehicle Recall in History?
Subaru noticed two defects in a handful of their cars, and they have decided, for consumer safety, to issue vehicle recall notices.
The first vehicle recall is due to defective moonroof glass in just 14 model year 2011 Outback and Legacy vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the moonroof glass can detach and fall, because an inadequate amount of adhesive was used, and the adhesive was not positioned effectively. The vehicles were manufactured between April 6 and May 12, 2011. The glass could fall while the vehicle is in motion and cause a crash, said the NHTSA.
Subaru has already notified the affected owners. Dealers will inspect the moonroof glass and either apply more adhesive, or replace the moonroof glass for free.
Subaru has also issued a vehicle recall notice for 16 vehicles in model year 2012 – these are also in the Outback and Legacy lines. These vehicles have a problem with the windshield wiper motor, according to the NHTSA. It is actually an expansion of a previous recall which affected 2010-2011 model year Outbacks and Legacies, in which the windshield wipers can overheat and fail. This means that, in rain or snow, the driver’s visibility will be reduced and the defect can cause a crash. The overheated motor could also cause the wiper bottom to melt, and potentially catch fire. The current recalled vehicles were manufactured between April 6th and May 12th, 2011.
Subaru has already notified affected owners in this case as well, and Subaru dealers will replace the wiper motor for free.
Any concerned Subaru owners can contact Subaru about recall notices at 1-800-782-2783, or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236.
What To Do If You Have Been Injured, and the Manufacturer Did Not Issue a Vehicle Recall
If a defect in your vehicle caused a car accident, you may not know immediately what recourse you have. Although the law is complicated, you do have legal recourse against the vehicle’s manufacturer. It is important for manufacturers to pay attention to the quality of their products and issue vehicle recall notices in a timely fashion – however, not all automobile manufacturers will do so, and consumers can be seriously injured or killed.
Under products liability law, it’s the injured party’s burden to prove that the product was defective. Therefore, it is important that the product be inspected by one or more qualified experts to determine the exact nature of the defect and whether that defect caused the harm suffered. If the product is not recovered, the customer may be left with no proof that the product was defective.
Every year, thousands of consumers sustain serious injuries from defective products. A defective product lawyer can help you with an injury you may receive. Many of these injuries could be avoided if the manufacturers or distributors of these products took additional steps to ensure consumer safety. Defective products that commonly cause injuries include medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and other defective products such as toys, cars and automotive parts.
The Strom Law Firm Can Help with Personal Injury and Vehicle Recalls
If you have experienced a problem with a defective product in your automobile, especially if a defective part has led to an auto accident or personal injury, and a proper vehicle recall notice has not been issued, you may be entitled to compensation. The attorneys at the Strom Law Firm can help. We can help you with complicated auto insurance claims, and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve to help you with lost income and medical bills. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in South Carolina, Georgia, and New York. We offer free, confidential consultations to discuss the facts of your case, so contact us today at (803) 252-4800.
