Honda and GM Issue Separate Vehicle Recalls

Two automotive manufacturers announced vehicle recalls on Thursday, May 1st.

Honda’s vehicle recall covered 24,889 Odyssey minivans in the 2014 model year because their airbags may not deploy during a crash. The deployment issue is, according to the manufacturer, caused by a shorting terminal, which prevents deployment of the airbag before it is put into the vehicle, may have been damaged during the assembly process so that it continues to prevent the airbag from deploying. The issue can illuminate the airbag warning light and prevent the side curtain airbags from activating in a crash.

The airbag problem was discovered during routine warranty repairs, and Honda stated that no injuries or deaths have been reported due to the problem.

Honda will officially notify vehicle owners on May 16th, and local dealerships will repair the minivans for free.

In an unrelated vehicle recall, General Motors has issued yet another vehicle recall. This vehicle recall covers 50,000 luxury SUVs to fix a computer error that can delay acceleration for three or four seconds, which could lead to a crash. The luxury SUVs are Cadillac SRX’s, model year 2013.

GM noted in documents that filed with US safety regulators that the problem occurs when the transmission automatically shifts from first to second gear, and the driver brakes the car when driving under 5 mph.

GM has issued vehicle recalls that cover more than 7 million vehicles this year alone, with 2.6 million of those vehicles related to the company’s severe ignition switch problem. GM allegedly delayed the recall for 10 years, during which the company filed for bankruptcy and became, legally, the “new” GM. The ignition switch problem injured 31 people and killed 13.

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.