When we buy a
new car, we often take for granted that it will work perfectly fine right off
the assembly line. Unfortunately, care manufacturers often make mistakes,
either through a faulty design or errors made by workers in the assembly
process.
As a result, many of these design errors could cause you or
others you share the road with to crash, leading to injury or death. Below is a
list of some of the most common automotive defects.
1) Faulty airbags. These devices were installed to keep you
safe, but can be part of the problem if not functioning correctly. Some airbags
have been known to deploy while driving, obscuring the road from the driver and
causing a crash. In other cases, the airbags do not properly deploy on impact,
allowing significant blunt trauma to occur to the driver.
2) Faulty seat belts. Like airbags, seat belts occasionally
malfunction at an opportune times and can become loose during an accident when
the passenger needs them the most.
3) Faulty accelerator pedals. There have been several car
manufacturers who have reported problems with the car acceleration system. The
driver can be going along at normal speed and then all of the sudden the car
undergoes a sudden acceleration, often causing the driver to hit the car in
front of him. Sometimes the pedal literally just falls to the floor without
warning.
4) Faulty tires. Tires are some of the most important
components on a vehicle to insure a safe drive. A faulty tire can all of the
sudden blow out in the middle of the freeway, causing the car to spiral
dangerously out of control. Faulty tires can also fail to properly grip the
road, especially in bad weather, due to flaws in tread design or rubber used to
make it.
5) Bad brakes. Brakes are critical to the safety of your
car. Some of the most serious accidents occur when the brakes fail and the
driver cannot stop before slamming into another motorist or off the side of the
road. Even if the brakes engage, but only partially stop the, they can result in
an accident. Brakes can also engage prematurely, which can be particularly
dangerous on high speed thoroughfares.
6) Faulty gas tank. A gas tank that either leaks or allows
sparks access to the fuel inside can be particularly dangerous, especially
during a crash. Sometimes the gas tank can even be placed improperly making it
more likely to fail in the event of an accident, leading to a large explosion
before the passengers have a chance to escape the car.
7) Fuel line defects. Similar to issues with the gas tank, a
faulting gas line can literally be an explosive problem.
8) Flawed car design. Engineers often can fail when planning
out the overall design of the car in terms of its center of mass. For example,
if the car or van is too top heavy it could have a propensity to tip over when
making modest turns at high speed.
9) Power steering failure. Many Americans have gotten used
to how easy it is to maneuver their cars with power steering. The problem is
that this ease comes with the price of being dependent on technology. If the
power steering fails while you are driving, particularly if you are driving at
a high speed, you could literally lose control of the car at a most inopportune
time.
10) Defective electronics. It has been reported recently
that certain GPS mapping systems have led drivers into hazardous conditions due
to programming glitches in the GPS mapping software. Many drivers take GPS for
granted and often do not expect their systems to fail or report incorrect
directions. This has been known to lead some drivers into dangerous traffic
circumstances.
The list above represents a list of some of the most common
automotive defects consumers experience with a new car. As a result, if you
plan on buying a new car it pays to pay attention to any independent consumer
alerts and insist on a thorough inspection prior to trusting your loved ones
lives with the vehicle.
In the event of being involved in a collision due to a
defective auto part, be sure to contact a reputable car accident attorney to
help protect your interests and explore your legal options.
Have you been involved in a serious auto accident?
If so, contact the car accident lawyers at Tapella
& Eberspacher today for comprehensive legal advice and guidance.
Posted By: Crawfordville Auto & Tire http://crawfordvilleauto.com
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