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Posted on June 21, 2022 in Personal Injury
Forbes reported in January 2022 that Daimler, the auto manufacturer of Mercedes-Benz vehicles, had a technical defect in over 800,000 vehicles that could cause fires. Vehicle owners were warned to drive “particularly carefully” because Daimler did not have the parts to fix the defect immediately and was not issuing a recall at that time. The company says that an actual recall would be useless until parts become available.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles are catching fire when they are driven or just parked. A leak appears to develop in the cooling pumps. The leak is hitting heated parts of engine compartments and igniting. Vehicles can become engulfed in flames in minutes. As of May 12, 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is not reporting any recalls for the 800,000 fire-prone Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Previously, Mercedes-Benz vehicles were recalled because of electrical overloads that caused fires.
Following is a list of the Mercedes-Benz vehicles subject to spontaneous ignition caused by leaking cooling pumps:
On August 20, 2021, NHTSA warned that owners of select Model Year 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt vehicles should park them outside and away from homes until they are repaired because of a fire risk. A GM recall covered 50,932 vehicles affected by the potential for fire of the high-voltage battery pack under the back seat’s bottom cushion.
On March 29, 2021, NHTSA issued a press release reporting that owners of select Hyundai and Genesis vehicles should park their cars outside and away from homes, other structures, and other flammable materials such as vegetation until their vehicles are repaired, because of new and separate recalls because of fire risks.
In addition to vehicle defects causing fires, accidents can also result in vehicle fires.
The National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) recommends drivers do the following if their vehicles catch fire because of a defect or an accident:
NFPA tips for preventing car fires:
Fort Myers Accident Attorney Randall Spivey assists clients injured in vehicle accidents.
Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. has an experienced legal team to assist victims of vehicle fires and other accidents. We believe strongly in our clients’ cases and do not accept attorney fees or payments for expenses until we receive a monetary compensation for them. We are available 24/7 to assist any potential client who is suffering because of an accident caused by the negligence of another. After seeking medical attention, please contact us at 239.337.7483, toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or contact us online at SpiveyLaw.com.
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Local media covers vehicle accidents every day that involve drivers and their passengers. Many people are familiar with the rights of drivers if they are injured because of the negligence of another driver. However, questions may arise regarding passenger rights and how to protect them. Passenger Accident RightsPassengers in vehicle accidents may tragically die or ... Read more
The biggest cause of Florida vehicle accidents is a rainstorm. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reports there are 1,235,000 weather-related crashes every year. Because of these crashes, 418,000 people are injured and approximately 5,000 tragically die. Even light rain can increase the risk of injuries and tragic deaths on our Florida roads. The North ... Read more
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“Ride to Work Day” started in 1992, 30 years ago, by Road Rider Magazine now titled Motorcycle Consumer News. The Ride to Work organization was founded as a 501c4 non-profit organization and is promoting motorcyclists and scooter riders to ride their vehicles to work on Monday, June 20, 2022. Ride to Work DayRide to Work ... Read more
Local media covers vehicle accidents every day that involve drivers and their passengers. Many people are familiar with the rights of drivers if they are injured because of the negligence of another driver. However, questions may arise regarding passenger rights and how to protect them. Passenger Accident RightsPassengers in vehicle accidents may tragically die or ... Read more
The biggest cause of Florida vehicle accidents is a rainstorm. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reports there are 1,235,000 weather-related crashes every year. Because of these crashes, 418,000 people are injured and approximately 5,000 tragically die. Even light rain can increase the risk of injuries and tragic deaths on our Florida roads. The North ... Read more
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