Seat and Seat Back Safety Concerns

Although we usually talk about seatbelt design when discussing interior motor vehicle safety, it is also important to remember that the seats themselves can work against you in the case of a car crash. In fact, over the years, there have been a hundreds of recalls dealing specifically with the safety of seats and seat backs in motor vehicles to go along with seatbelt recalls. Have your been hurt due to a seat failure? If so, contact us right away using this form. How can seats hurt you? Let’s take a look at some of the past recalls to see some of the most common seat and seat back safety concerns.

• In 1993, Chevrolet recalled the Lumina because the seats were reclining without warning due to a manufacturing defect. This was a hazard to anyone sitting in the reclining seat during a car crash, as well as the driver during typical drive, since it could cause an accident. If the seats do not lock in place, there could be a real problem with safety.
• In 1996, GMC recalled their C35 because the seat frames was attached with bolts that easily loosened and could even break over time. Like with the Lumina, this could cause the seat to recline suddenly, causing a car crash. Suddenly reclining seats are a major problem. If you’ve been injured due to this problem, contact us today using this form.
• In 2003, Porsche recalled a number of cars because the seats were prone to twisting and turning awkwardly in the event of a motor vehicle accident. This could cause excessive injury and you maybe ejected from car seats.
• In 2006, Nissan recalled the Maxima because the wires in the harness’ power support could become pinched, causing a short circuit. This could result in a fire within the seat.

There have been other problems as well, resulting in juries during driving as well as during a car crash. These seat problems can also cause a car crash in and of themselves. Some of these problems include:

• The seat adjuster could become detached during a car crash.
• It there is a detachable head rest, it could fall off, hitting your head.
• The seat may not absorb the impact of a high-intensity car crash, causing excess back problems.
• The seat adjuster could slip, causing your to be thrown forward and even into the airbag. You may even be ejected from the car.
• If the seatbelt is attached to the seat itself, there could be problems with the belt becoming detached, causing your to be ejected from cars with this problem.

The bottom line is that seat problems can be just as dangerous as seatbelt problems. If you have experienced a seat or seatback problem resulting in a car crash or injury, it is important to talk to a lawyer today. Fill out this form to find out more about your rights!

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

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