While most people would respond to a significant recall that affected something like a car’s brakes or engine, it’s common for people to ignore what they see as “minor” recalls. But is there really such a thing? Learn about the importance of recalls and what you should do. If you are involved in a car accident that results from a part in your car malfunctioning, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.
Many companies came together to create your car
When you think of the manufacturer of your car, you likely think of a single company. The reality is that many companies worked together to build parts and software that went into your car. In fact, this is why when a recall happens, it typically affects many car manufacturers. As a car accident attorney, we have seen what happens when a car has defective parts and we hope that everyone reading this will take a car recall seriously – no matter how minor it may seem to them.
There can be various reasons for a recall
A recall can be issued due to just about any part of a car being defective. All that’s required is that there is some type of chance – even if it’s a very small change – that the defect could result in an accident. For example, GM had one of the biggest recalls every in 2014. It was a result of an ignition switch defect that had led to several deadly car accidents.
A few years before that, Toyota issued a large recall too, because of unintended acceleration issues. Smaller recall issues can be the result of things like a lack of rust coating or a horn that gets stuck in the on position.
There are significant risks involved in ignoring a recall notice
In most cases, a recall is begun by the manufacturer of the vehicle itself. However, other entities can call for them too, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. They will do this if they detect a serious issue and will direct the manufacturer to start a recall.
No matter who calls for the recall, it’s announced if there is a reason to believe that a part or vehicle isn’t functioning as it’s supposed to. Remember that even seemingly minor issues, like a software update, can be serious and should never be ignored. The last thing you want is to have your vehicle malfunction on the road. You should protect not only yourself but your family and others on the road by having your car serviced as soon as the recall is issued.
If you’ve already been in an accident that you have reason to believe was caused by a faulty part or vehicle, then it’s time to talk to an attorney. You can reach Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right now for a free consultation. We look forward to helping you move forward.
