Toyota, now facing more than 327 defective product and personal injury lawsuits in the U.S., is not the only automobile manufacturer placing Philadelphia drivers are risk. Chrysler has just recalled in excess of 600,000 vehicles in Philadelphia and across the country, including all Jeep Wranglers manufactured from 2008 to 2010. Three different safety recalls that have the potential to cause car accidents resulting in serious personal injury target defective brakes, defective doors and defective accelerator pedals in various Chrysler models.
- A brake defect on Chrysler's Jeep Wranglers causes excessive wear on brake tubes that can cause brakes to leak and lose power.
- A defective wire harness in the sliding doors of Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans can wear through and catch fire.
- Echoing Toyota's problems, sticky accelerator pedals on Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass crossovers can cause unexpected acceleration.
Chrysler is not alone in increasing product liability oversight. GM last week recalled 1.5 million vehicles in Philadelphia and worldwide to fix a defective heated windshield-wiper fluid system that could catch fire. Five fires have been reported in GM vehicles that include the defective wiper system. Toyota also continues to experience problems, recently recalling 3,600 Lexus LS sedans sold in Philadelphia and other U.S. cities because of a defective steering system.
If you own an automobile involved in a recall, see your Philadelphia auto dealers promptly for recall repairs. If you are involved in a Philadelphia car accident, talk to a Philadelphia personal injury attorney about your rights. Defective auto parts often cause or contribute to vehicle accidents.
