In mid-November 2019, there was news that Nissan recalled nearly 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. An issue with the braking systems in the vehicles – specifically, a leak of brake fluid – could cause the vehicles to suddenly catch fire.
Nissan is urging all consumers who own and drive the vehicles involved in the recall to park their vehicles outdoors (away from any structures) if the antilock brake system warning light in their vehicles comes on for more than ten seconds.
A total of four auto models have been affected by the recall. The recall specifically involves the Nissan Murano SUVs (model years 2015 to 2018), the Nissan Maxima sedans (model years 2016 to 2018), the Nissan Pathfinder SUVs (model years 2017 to 2019), and the Infiniti QX60 (model years 2017 to 2019).
According to Nissan, the company is working towards finding a solution for the issue present in the vehicles. All consumers who are affected by the defective autos will be directly contacted in December 2019. The company claims that affected consumers could expect to receive a letter urging them to take their vehicles to an authorized Nissan or Infiniti retailer to complete the necessary remedy work at no cost.
Why are the vehicles being recalled? As mentioned above, the vehicles have an issue with the braking system. The pump seal in the vehicles can wear down, resulting in brake fluid to leak. Specifically, the brake fluid can leak onto the electronic control circuit board. This can cause an electrical short, which could result in a fire.
This is actually not the first time that Nissan has issued a recall because of this issue. In 2016 and 2018, Nissan recalled 120,000 and 215,000 vehicles respectively. In these recalls, the vehicles were inspected; however, only some of the pumps were replaced. This is relevant to the approach that the company is taking in the latest recall. Authorized dealers will replace all of the pumps on the vehicles affected by the recall.
According to the recall, there haven’t been any confirmed incidents or injuries associated with the defective autos. However, there have been plenty of unofficial complaints online. One consumer claims that the vehicle ignited and exploded; an investigator told the consumer that the car ignited/exploded because of a pump leaking brake fluid onto the car’s circuit board. Another consumer claims that the anti-lock braking system light began intermittently appearing on the dashboard; the consumer took the vehicle into the dealership but there was no repair because the necessary part was ordered. A few weeks later, the car ignited after being parked for more than two hours and was deemed a total loss. These complaints can be found on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website.
There has been no information surrounding whether there have been any damages associated with the recalled vehicles. Although property damage is very likely, damages in the form of injuries are also likely. If you or a member of your family suffered any sort of harm associated with the recalled vehicles, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance immediately. Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you might have grounds to file a claim against Nissan. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a product liability claim against Nissan, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with a team of experts at your earliest convenience.
Are you ready to explore the possibility of filing a claim against Nissan after your vehicle ignited and caused injuries and property damage? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts at Normandie Law Firm. At Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of claims – always dedicated to representing the best interests of victims and their families.
If you would like to discuss your claim with the product liability lawyers at our firm, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Our product liability lawyers are ready to hold Nissan accountable for the harm that you and your family suffered. If you would like to explore the possibility of filing a claim for the damages that you or your family suffered, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our experts as soon as possible. Our lawyers are ready to hold Nissan accountable for the harm that you suffered.
Consider the Possible Damages Associated with the Defective Autos
Could you and your family be injured if your vehicle suddenly bursts into flames? Without a doubt, a vehicle bursting into flames could result in significant damages. If the vehicle is occupied or the flaming vehicle is parked inside a garage or near the home, innocent parties could suffer many injuries. Some of the fire-related injuries that victims could suffer include burn injuries and smoke-inhalation injuries, for example. Although these injuries could be fatal, survivors could experience long-lasting consequences and other harm resulting from their original injuries.
If the vehicle ignites into flames while it is being driven, it is also possible for drivers to lose control and crash. Although they might not be injured because of the flames, they might be injured because of the crash. Common car crash injuries include head injuries, brain injuries, back injuries, neck injuries, and spinal cord injuries, for example.
Without a doubt, the product defect is also likely to cause significant property damage. The most obvious property damage is likely to be present in the vehicle. The fire could make the vehicle a total loss. Garages and entire homes (and any other structures near the fiery vehicle) could also sustain significant damage.
Regardless of the specific damages resulting from the defective autos recalled by Nissan, you might have grounds to pursue a claim. Whether you suffered injuries, a member of your family died, or you suffered property damage, you might be able to take legal action against Nissan. If you would like to learn more about your right to file a claim for the damages caused by the defective Nissan’s, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our firm as soon as possible.
Product Liability and Nissan
Is Nissan liable for the harm that you suffered because of their defective vehicles that were recently recalled? Based on product liability, Nissan could be liable for all damages associated with their defective products. If the defect in their vehicles was present in design, labeling, or manufacturing, for example, Nissan could be held liable. Why could Nissan be liable?
Based on product liability, companies owe their consumers a specific duty of care. They have the duty to ensure that consumers remain safe while using their products. This means that all companies must ensure that their products are safe for consumer use; they must test and inspect their products thoroughly to identify and address any hazards that could potentially put consumers at risk of injury. The incompetence of companies can lead to the failure in identifying and addressing hazards, which means that defective products are released to the public. By releasing defective products to the public, companies are breaching their duty of care towards their consumers and are putting them at risk of significant injury.
As soon as incidents occur and innocent consumers are injured because of defective products (which are representative of a breached duty of care), the company could be found negligent and liable of all harm suffered.
Based on this, is Nissan liable for the harm that you or your family suffered? Nissan could be liable. If you would like to learn more about product liability and how Nissan could be held liable for the damages resulting from their defective product, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance at your earliest convenience.
Could You Sue and Receive Compensation?
If you sue Nissan, could you recover compensation? Without a doubt, you could sue based on product liability and hold Nissan accountable for the harm that you suffered. Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation – albeit only if your claim is successful.
Could you really be compensated for all the damages suffered? If you can be compensated, how much compensation could you receive? What type of compensation could you be eligible to recover? Depending on the details surrounding your claim, you could recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral and burial costs
- Punitive damages
When you allow the experts at our firm to handle your claim and fight for your right to recover compensation, you can be certain that our product liability lawyers will aggressively fight for your right to recover the compensation that you deserve.
What are the Steps that You Should Follow?
If you or a member of your family were affected in any way by the defective Nissan autos, it is essential that you do the following:
- Take photos of injuries
- Take photos of the defective auto
- Take photos of all property damage (including damage to the auto)
- Seek medical care for all harm suffered
- Stop using the defective product
- Keep the defective product in a safe place
- Do not tamper with the defective product in any way (in attempts to repair anything)
- Contact Nissan to inform them of the defect and all damages resulting from the defect
- Do not agree to a free repair
- Do not agree to any compensation
- Seek legal assistance at your earliest convenience
If you follow the different steps listed above, you will essentially be preparing to file your claim against Nissan. If at any point you have questions about the different recommended steps to take after being affected in any way by the vehicles affected by the recent Nissan recalls, do not hesitate to simply seek legal assistance immediately. Our lawyers will guide you through every step of the way.
How Long Do You Have to Sue?
Without a doubt, you have the right to file a claim if you or a member of your family suffered any type of harm associated with the defective autos recalled by Nissan. Did you know that you could lose your right to sue if you fail to take legal action within the appropriate length of time? Unfortunately, many people with valid claims are unaware that there are strict deadlines that they must meet to ensure that they preserve their right to sue.
How long do you have to file your claim? How long do you have to sue Nissan for the harm that you suffered because of their defective autos? Because failing to understand the applicable statute of limitations could result in losing the right to sue, it is essential that you have a thorough understanding on the specific deadline that applies to your claim.
In California, product liability claims – such as claims against Nissan – are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. This means that claimants will only have two years to file their claims. If claimants fail to file within this time, they will lose their right to sue. Although the two-year deadline is strict, certain exceptions could apply. Applicable exceptions will always depend on the specific details surrounding your claim and could ultimately toll the deadline that applies to your claim.
To ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the statute of limitations that applies to your claim, do not hesitate to contact our firm immediately.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
If you or your family were harmed in any way by a vehicle included in the latest Nissan recall, do not hesitate to seek legal assistance with our lawyers immediately. Our lawyers are ready to evaluate your claim and provide you with all the information that you need to take legal action against the company liable for the harm that you suffered. If you are ready to discuss the possibility of filing a claim with our lawyers, do not hesitate to contact our firm at your earliest convenience.
Our firm offers a variety of free legal services to ensure that our clients have access to the legal assistance necessary to file their claims. Specifically, our firm offers free consultations and free second opinions. During our free consultations and free second opinions, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions and address all your concerns – ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to either begin or continue your claim against Nissan. If you are ready to benefit from our free legal services, do not hesitate to contact our firm today.
These free legal services are available as part of our Zero-Fee guarantee. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that our clients never have to worry about paying any upfront legal fees for any of our legal services. Our firm is also based on a strict contingency structure, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay anything until after reaching a successful claim outcome.
Are you ready to discuss your claim with the product liability experts at our firm? If so, do not hesitate to contact us at your earliest convenience. Our Nissan product liability lawyers are ready to handle your claim.
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