Seatbelt Recalls: How Could They Affect You?

There are many seat and seatbelt design related recalls reported by the government, all of which could cause serious injury or harm, such as seats that suddenly recline or seatbelt defects such as faulty anchors.

These seatbelt defects could be catastrophic in the case of an accident, and in some cases could even be the cause of a car crash. This could cause seatbelt injury or death.

If you’ve been injured due to seatbelt defects, it is important to use this form to get legal advice today. Some recalls from just the past few years include:

2007:

• Nissan Versa – Hatchback Versions of this vehicle may have ineffective passenger side seatbelt tension sensor, which results in a loss of power

2006:

• Mercedes Benz R Class – In some cars, there is a nut missing from the seatbelts in the rear, which will cause them to falsely latch and may cause unexpected release of seat belt during a car crash
• Lexus IS – The front seatbelt retractors locks up and does not release correctly
• Jeep Commander: The seatbelt webbing in the third row seating may be damaged by contact with the bracket edge holding it in place

2005:

• Chevy Express – The front and rear seatbelts do not latch and unlatch correctly
• Dodge Stratus – In some of the sedans, the retractor has not been tightened properly, causing unexpected release of seat belt
• Nissan Murano – The webbing in the rear seatbelts may come into contact with the hinges, which can cut through the material and cause unexpected release of seat belt

This is not by far an exhaustive list. There were literally thousands of seatbelt design recalls in the past ten years. If you were injured due to any of them, you have legal rights. Contact use today using this form to learn how we can help you. You can read just a sampling of recall news stories at the following locations:

2001 Seat Belt Recall Nags Ford
GM to Recall 2 Million Vehicles to Repair a Variety of Problems
Seatbelt Flaws Force Suzuki Recall Chrysler to Recall More than 180,000 Vehicles
Recall of Lexua Cars in Seat Belt Issue
Subaru of America, Inc Announces Voluntary Recall

All of these recalls were based on weaknesses in the manufacturing, such as serious seatbelt defects or poor seat belt design, that cause dangerous conditions for drivers and passengers. A moderate to severe car crash could result in seatbelts coming loose or otherwise providing inadequate protection, all of which are very serious failures.

While statistics show that wearing your seatbelt is always the best option, seatbelt defects may be among the most dangerous of the reasons for recall of vehicles, and can lead to serious injury upon collision. A car crash in which seatbelt defects are involved could lead to passenger ejection or other very dangerous effects, all of which could be prevented by more careful design and manufacturing. Always stay up to date on seatbelt recalls and talk to a lawyer if you were injured due to a seatbelt malfunction. Remember, if you’ve been injured due to a seatbelt design problem, contact us right away to learn about your legal rights.

Please fill out the form below to see if you have a Seatbelt Failure case.

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