2017 Pedestrian Safety Infographic
Content Summary for The Auto Parts Recall Infographic
Facts: Since NHTSA was established in 1966, the following vehicle related products have been recalled due to not meeting federal safety standards or due to safety-related defects: Over 390 million vehicles 46 million tires 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment 42 million child safety seats Most Common Defects: Door latches - doors of vehicles can open during crash. Sudden acceleration - possible any time after ignition is engaged. Roof - inadequate roof pillar strength can cause roof crush. Seat belts -- Inertial unlatching - latch becomes unlatched in collision.
- Weak durability - material is not sufficient to hold wearer securely.
- False latching - belt appears to be latched but pulls free with minimal pressure.
- Random deployment in absence of an accident.
- Failure to release in event of an accident.
- Improper vented or filtered internal gas can cause chemical burns or inhalation injuries.
- Over-aggressive combustion can cause metal objects to fly from airbags and cause serious injury or death.
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https://injurylawyer.com/blog/is-there- any-legal- liability-following- airbag-malfunctions/
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/recallprocess.cfm
http://www.nhtsa.gov/About%20NHTSA/Press%20Releases/nhtsa-2015- traffic-deaths- up-07012016
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine/2015/01/what-to-