Airbag Failure Lawsuit & News Blog

Volvo recall due to airbag software problems

Thu, 1 May 2008 08:05:37 -0400

ZDNet Wed, 30 Apr 2008 1:16 PM PDT: Swedish automaker, Volvo, recalled 65,000 cars due a software problem related to side impact airbags. I spoke with Volvo spokesperson, Maria Bohlin, who told me the problem was discovered by Euro NCAP, a European automotive testing agency, which found the "inflatable curtain deployed milliseconds too late." She added that Volvo...

Volvo recalls 65,000 cars for airbag problem

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:23:35 -0400

Channel NewsAsia Mon, 28 Apr 2008 9:43 AM PDT
STOCKHOLM: Swedish automaker Volvo Cars said on Monday it had decided to recall 65,000 cars worldwide because of a problem with airbag software.

Hyundai Recalls 2006-'08 Sonatas To Fix Seat Cushions

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 06:49:22 -0400

Edmunds.com Thu, 17 Apr 2008 7:06 AM PDT
WASHINGTON Hyundai is recalling nearly 394,000 Sonata sedans from the 2006-'08 model years. The South Korean automaker says owners should check with their dealer if they notice that the front seat passenger-side airbag stays turned off even when an adult is in the seat.

US: Hyundai recalls Sonatas on front p/s airbag

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:33:07 -0400

Hyundai Motor Co. has said it is recalling 393,714 Sonata passenger cars in the United States to fix a problem with the airbag system in the front passenger seat. The automaker said the recall affects 2006-2008 Sonata vehicles equipped with an advanced airbag system. The system disables the front passenger seat's front airbag when it detects the presence of a child restraint system or a small child in the seat. (16 April 2008 | Source: just-auto.com editorial team)

Air Bag recall

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:37:20 -0400

Be aware that there have been several recent recalls of vehicle airbags recently.

In February 2008, Nissan Motor Co. issued a recall of 16,365 Murano and Infiniti EX 35 sport-utility vehicles to fix a software program that may lead passenger air bags to fail.

Around the same time, Ford Motor Company announced a recall of 470,000 Ford Mustangs from the 2005-2008 model years to recalibrate how forcefully the air bag deploys on the front passenger side of the car.

Owners of vehicles involved in a recall should contact their nearby dealership for more information about having the vehicle repaired.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website offers a searchable database with information about vehicle, vehicle equipment, child seat and tire recalls and defects so that you can stay up to date on safety issues with your vehicle.

Airbag Failure

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:33:56 -0400

Airbags are considered by many as a last line of defense against serious injury in a car accident. Airbags have sensors that make them deploy depending on the speed and angle of the collision. Defective airbags may deploy at below-normal speeds or fail to deploy at all. This improper airbag deployment can actually cause worse injuries than if the airbag had not deployed. Any number of flaws can cause defective airbags to fail.

A recent study by the Kansas City Star found that between the years 2001 and 2006, conservative estimates indicate that at least 1,400 people died in front-impact car accidents after airbags failed to deploy. This number has risen over the past few years. In 2006 there was a 14% increase in such fatalities. Furthermore, the study asserts that when a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) investigation finds a defective airbag, it can take years for the agency to finally order a recall.

Leave Airbag Failure Cases to the Experts

Mon, 7 Apr 2008 16:50:50 -0400

The issues of liability surrounding airbag failure are more complex than most people assume. This is why anyone who is injured by an airbag failure should seek the help of a qualified attorney. Often, people will dismiss their ability to acquire damages flippantly and out of hand. This is not a wise course of action to take as there are a host of complexities associated with legal aspects of airbag failures. Instead, it is a much wiser idea to leave such decisions to the experts and this means let a qualified attorney assess whether or not seeking damages is recommended. After all, they know much more about this matter than the "average" person.

Understanding Air Bag Failures

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:21:27 -0400

Probably one of the most significant advancements in auto safety has been the airbag. This device has saved many lives due to its ability to protect the body from impact injuries in the event of a collision. Of course, it goes without saying that consumers should expect a reasonable amount of effectiveness with an airbag. In certain instances, there have been recalls of cars with faulty airbags such as the famous example of the Toyota Tacoma truck recall several years ago. Such recalls are not flippant; a car or truck without an airbag is a major hazard and this is why there are liability laws in place to prevent such negligence.

Airbag Failures

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:51:45 -0400

One of the most important factors for you and your family is safety. Airbags in cars are designed to provide you with the safest possible travel. If an accident happens, airbags are supposed to protect you, keep your family safe, and allow you to walk away if at all possible. However, there are many airbag recalls due to failures that happen each year, and it is best to know all the information that you can about them. When an airbag does not deploy, or when it deploys in a way that hurts someone, major problems may occur. The legal professionals at Anapol Schwartz can help make sure that you understand your rights in the case of airbag failure.

Examples of airbags that have had problems or airbags that have been recalled are quite lengthy. Just about all car manufacturers have been affected in some way. These include Acura, Audi, Bentley, Oldsmobile, Volvo, Winnebago, and just about any other type of car that you can imagine. For a complete list, see Anapol Schwartz's airbag recall list. Staying up to date on airbag recall news could save your life.

An airbag is supposed to deploy when a car has been hit from the front. This airbag is meant to cushion your face and neck, as well as your head, and keep you from hitting the steering wheel or dashboard. When an airbag does not deploy, you can get much more injured during an accident then you should. Most of the time, with an airbag failure problem, it is either human error that has led to them being made incorrectly or factory error that has led to them being installed incorrectly. Either of these two causes means that an airbag simply does not deploy as it should, which means that your family is no longer as safe as you believe them to be.

There are many injuries that might happen during a car accident that can be prevented if the airbags work correctly. For instance, injuries to the head, neck, or face should be prevented when the airbag deploys. Also, whiplash injuries and injuries to the spine can also be prevented when an airbag deploys in the right manner. If you have been injured by an airbag failure, or if you are involved in an airbag recall, the legal team at Anapol Schwartz can help you. It is important that if you have been involved in a recall situation, you get the legal help that you need to make sure that you can get the settlement that you deserve.

Nissan SA recalls Navaras

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:26:30 -0400

Cape Town - Nissan SA is recalling its popular Navara after the vehicle's airbag deployment was identified as a potential problem in recent Euro NCAP testing.