Investigators are inching closer and closer to a potential recall of a series of BMW vehicles that endangered consumers.
In August of last year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated an investigation into 122,000 BMW 7-series vehicles of model years between 2002 and 2008. This came about following 50 instances in which people reported their vehicle rolling away after it was supposed to be in the parked position, thus posing a serious crash hazard.
The NHTSA has now said that they are upgrading the investigation to an engineering analysis, which shows that there are further concerns that need to be dealt with. Five total injuries were had among those 50 complaints mentioned above, and 16 different incidents have been shown to be a result of the problem.
That problem comes about when the owner of a vehicle places the BMW in park. The automobile, which has a push button ignition and electron transmission control, is supposed to automatically shift into park when the ignition switch is pushed and the car is turned off. BMW, who is cooperating with the NHTSA probe, has yet to be able to figure out why the cars may suddenly shift into neutral and roll away.
I’m sorry to see this safety defect as a car accident lawyer in Long Beach. One would hope that people could at least avoid disaster when their car is parked, but this story shows that a defect could remove even that safety net. I hope as a Long Beach personal injury lawyer that investigators can quickly get to the bottom of this and initiate a recall if necessary.
According to news sources, a recall has been issued for about 89,911 units of Mini Cooper vehicles due to faulty water pump controllers that can potentially result in engine fire.
The company, BMW, announced the recall in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after it was found that the circuit board which controls the water pump that cools down the turbocharger can malfunction, resulting in a possible engine fire. The recalled vehicle models are the 2007-2011 Mini Cooper S, 2008-2011 Mini Cooper S Clubman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper S Convertible, 2011 Mini Cooper S Countryman, 2009-2011 Mini Cooper JCW, 2009 Mini Cooper JCW Clubman, 2010-2011 Mini Cooper JCW Convertible.
The company will reportedly begin notifying owners to take their vehicles to their local dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the faulty component. Consumers can also contact the company directly at 866-275-6464 for additional information.
As a Riverside personal injury lawyer, I appreciate all efforts being made to ensure consumer products are made safer for those who use them. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product and keep consumers safe. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use or consumption of a defective product, speak with a personal injury attorney Riverside to learn about the legal options available to you.
As reported by various news sources, BMW has issued a recall for over 32,000 vehicles due an alleged issue related the water pumps in their models from 2008 through 2011. The problem was reported to happen because the circuit board feeding the auxiliary water pump can overheat. That issue may lead to the smoldering of the pump and might even set the vehicle on fire if the issue isn’t addressed in a timely manner.
Consumer reports show that the safety recall from BMW is due to begin now, in November. The company is to notify all BMW owners so dealerships can replace the broken piece in the vehicles to be recalled. Free of charge. The car-maker company has also stated that if there are any doubts regarding the recall or if your vehicle is one of the models that should be taken to a dealer, contact them at 800-525-7417.
As a Los Angeles personal injury attorney, I urge consumers to contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Vehicle Safety Hotline in case you’re the owner of one of these recalled BMW models. Remember to always contact a product liability lawyer if ever faced by a similar situation regarding a product you own presenting health-threatening problems so your case can be handled by true professionals.
BMW has filed a report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall their all-wheel-drive 328i and 335i sport sedans due to a problem with their front driveshaft bolts that could contribute to the likelihood of a crash, according to news sources.
The vehicle affected by the recall is a small number of the 2011 model year. Approximately 190 vehicles will be included, manufactured from February 8 to July 29, 2011.
In the report to the NHTSA, the car manufacturer said loose bolts were found on some cars before they left the plant for the dealership. It seems that bolts were not tightened as they should have been during vehicle production.
If these loose bolts were to loosen more while the car is in operation, noise or vibration would be noticeable from the front end. If unaddressed, the driveshaft may detach from the wheels, causing a breakdown and increasing the risk of an accident.
Consumers will receive a free replacement of the bolts. BMW will begin notifying consumers next month.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer safety and keeping people informed of potential dangers of hazardous products is a big priority for me. I would like you to know that our product liability lawyers are here to help you and your loved ones if anything ever does happen because of an unsafe product. Do not hesitate to call us right away if any other consumer product has caused you pain and suffering. Please come back to our blog regularly so that you are informed about new dangerous consumer products.
