Two vehicle recalls have recently been issued that could affect Louisiana residents. The first recall affects BMW owners and actually concerns two issues of safety. The second recall concerns the owners of Chrysler vehicles. Reports do not state whether the auto part defect present in these vehicles has resulted in any injuries or deaths.
Recent auto part defect could affect Louisiana residents
General Motors is the latest auto company to issue a recall. Two recalls involve several different vehicle models. Any Louisiana resident injured by an auto part defect from a recalled vehicle may have the right to seek compensation. Although G.M. has claimed no one has suffered any accidents or injuries from the issues, it is possible affected parties may not have realized the problem before or after a crash occurred.
Louisiana Subaru owners may be affected by auto part defect
Louisiana residents injured by an auto part defect may benefit from gaining a full understanding of their legal rights. When confronted with mounting medical bills or lengthy recovery periods after suffering a debilitating injury, it can be frustrating to deal with the financial trouble the aftermath an accident can bring. Subaru is at the heart of yet another auto part defect recall, potentially affecting people in the local area.
Toyota settles auto part defect lawsuit
Since 2009, Toyota has been battling litigation from hundreds of consumers over acceleration problems with their vehicles. The alleged auto part defect has resulted in car accidents causing serious injuries or even death. Louisiana consumers may be affected by the deal reached by the car company. The settlement is estimated to be worth over $1 billion.
Louisiana may be affected by recent auto part defect recall
Louisiana owners of Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon pickup trucks may be interested in the most recent auto part defect recall issued. Vehicles issued from the years of 2010 through 2012 are affected. The auto part defect recall concerns an issue over hoods in some of the vehicles.
Another auto part defect recall could affect Louisiana consumers
Toyota has yet another recall that could soon affect Louisiana residents. The auto part defect recall concerns a rust issue that could cause the spare tire to come loose from the bottom of the vehicle. The recall will affect approximately 150,000 Tacomas made in the years of 2001 through 2004.
Motorcycle auto part defect recall may affect Louisiana
Another motor company has issued a recall over an auto part defect, potentially affecting numerous people in Louisiana. Harley-Davidson Motor Co. has voluntarily recalled thousands of motorcycles due to an auto part defect. At the heart of the recall is a problem with the assembly mounting screws for the motorcycles' license plates.
Louisiana CR-V owners affected by major auto part recall
An auto part defect may affect Louisiana owners of 2002-2006 Honda CR-V vehicles. Honda Motor Company is recalling the vehicles due to a faulty switch in the driver's side door. The auto part defect could cause the switch to melt within the door and start a fire.
Louisiana auto part defect: Ford Escape in the spotlight
Louisiana residents who own a Ford Escape may be interested in an investigative report that explores Ford's actions after the deaths of at least three drivers of that particular vehicle. The report alleges that Ford failed to acknowledge an auto part defect even after settling two wrongful death lawsuits. In fact, it is believed Ford didn't make a public statement about the potential of an issue until several years later after a 17-year-old girl died in a crash apparently caused by the vehicle's acceleration system.
Auto part defect recalls may affect Louisiana residents
Two major auto recalls may affect Louisiana police officers as well as the general public. An auto part defect has led to the recall of 36,000 Chevrolet Impala police cruisers and 8,700 Mercedes-Benz floor mats. The GM recall will not affect the general public, but the Mercedes recall may. The recall noticed was posted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website with detailed information on the reasons for the recall.
