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Approximately 1.5 million vehicles, 2010 and earlier, in the U.S. were recalled on March 31, 2014 by General Motors (GM). This GM recall was because the electronic-power steering assist can suddenly stop working at any time while driving. Steering control can be maintained, as the vehicle will revert to a manual  steering mode, but would require greater drive effort at low vehicle speeds, which could result in an increased risk of a crash. GM will provide reimbursement to owners for repairs completed on or before ten days after the owner is notified by formal dealer letter when the parts are available.

Steering is the driver’s main line of communication with the vehicle. Power steering makes it much easier for drivers to turn and maneuver a vehicle. Vehicles today are designed with a variety of computer driven technology devices like electrically assisted power steering systems (EPAS).  EPAS replaces the previous motor driven hydraulic systems with a computer-controlled electric motor. Manufacturers are moving aggressively to EPAS because eliminating an engine-driven hydraulic pump increases gas mileage by about 1 mpg. EPAS uses an electric motor instead of a hydraulic pump, and steering control is programmed. 

"Should a driver lose control of the vehicle, or incorrectly execute a turn, it could result in a severe accident," says Fort Myers Accident Attorney, Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.

Once a defect determination is made, the law gives the manufacturer three options for correcting the defect: repair, replace, or refund. The manufacturer may choose to repair the vehicle; replace the vehicle with an identical or similar vehicle; or refund the purchase price in full, minus a reasonable allowance for depreciation.

Defective motorized vehicles can cause accidents that result in devastating injuries and death. Such accidents are often the cause of faulty manufacturing of the automobile. Examples of defective motorized vehicles include airbag failure, door latch failure, vehicles prone to rolling over, roof crush, brake failure and seatbelt failure.

In instances where the faulty design or manufacture of a vehicle or its component parts results in a vehicle accident, vehicle manufacturers and dealers could be held responsible for any harm caused in an accident.

"If you, or a loved one, have been injured as the result of a defective product, contact our accident investigation professionals," recommends Attorney Spivey.

Fort Myers Vehicle Accident Attorney,  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one (1%) percent of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact the Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll free at 1.888.477.4839,or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A.in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County 239.793.7748.