General Motors is conducting a recall of two of their vehicles due to a defective tire pressure device, according to recent news sources.
About 36,000 vehicles are subject to recall. The models affected by this recall are the Chevrolet Equinox and the GMC Terrain crossover SUVs. The models of the 2012 model year are equipped with the faulty system.
The system is designed to warn drivers when the tire pressure in their vehicle is below 25 percent of what it should be according to industry standards. However, in these vehicles the warning is only activated when the tire pressure is under 25 percent total.
Tires that aren’t inflated enough can easily overheat. This increases the risk of a blowout, and, as a result, a crash. Right now General Motors has not reported any injuries in relation with this recall.
The affected vehicles were built from July 18, 2011 and September 6, 2011. Consumers with these vehicles can visit a dealership to get a free software update.
As a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I know that having a safe vehicle that is properly maintained is necessary to the safety of drivers and everyone else on the road. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident due to the fault of another party, I recommend contacting a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Car recalls can difficult to stay on top of, especially if they affect cars that are a few years older and may have been resold. However, according to recent news sources, an app might make it easier for car owners to stay updated on recalls that affect their safety and the safety of other drivers on the road.
A new software can display recalls that go as far back as 1950. New recalls will be added to the database as they occur as well.
The app displays what has been recalled, but it doesn’t give you a number to call a specialist to handle the issue, and it also doesn’t provide a consequential scenario of what would happen if the problem is not addressed.
However, it will let you know the important information, and from there you can call your local dealer to arrange for a checkup.
The app is $.99 and is made by Xiatron.
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 a defective car. Do not hesitate to call us right away if any other consumer product has caused you pain and suffering. I urge you to visit our blog regularly so that you stay informed about new dangerous consumer products.
