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Friday 07 Nov 2008

BridgeStone/FireStone is Recalling Almost 165,000 Tires With Insufficient Tread Base Gauge

BridgeStone/FireStone is recalling 162,251 tires because the tires were manufactured with insufficient tread base gauge. Prolonged use of the tires can lead to tread vibration and groove cracking which will ultimately cause the tread to distort or separate. Tread detachment is a serious concern for drivers because it can lead to loss of vehicle control which ultimately ends in a serious auto accident. BFNT will notify owners of the recall replace, remount and balance new tires on consumer’s cars free of charge.

The tires in question are FIRESTONE/FR380/P235/75R15 manufactured between June 2006 and September 2007 and LEMANS/Champion SE/P235/75R15 manufactured between June 2006 and September 2006.

If you believe you own tires affected by the recall please call BFNT toll-free at 1-800-465-1904 and if you believe you have been injured as a result of tire malfunctions please contact our experienced crashworthiness attorneys for a consultation.

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Friday 10 Oct 2008

Bridgestone is Recalling Nearly 200 Tires in Fear of Tread Detachment

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184 tires are being recalled by Bridgestone because they do not comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 119. That standard states that all tires for motor vehicles over 10,000 pounds must be branded with the maximum speed limit rate. The tires being recalled have not been branded and therefore the tread/belt can detach from the tire when used at speeds above 55 MPH. A tread detachment is a serious event that usually leads to the driver losing control of the vehicle which ultimately ends in tragedy. The tires in question are Firestone Brand FS400, size 315/80R22.5 Load Range L, Commercial Truck Tires manufactured between June 15 and June 28, 2008. Firestone dealers will replace the tires affected by the recall and remount the tires free of charge. If you own these vehicles and think and believe you have been harmed as a result please contact our attorneys for a consultation.

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Monday 06 Oct 2008

Deere & Company Recalls 2,500 Utility Vehicles due to Gas Leak

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Deere & Company has voluntarily recalled 2,500 Gator XUV utility vehicles due to concern of a fire hazard. The fuel tank can leak from a gap in the seam at the base of the filler neck posing a fire hazard. The recalled vehicle is model 620i and was sold nationwide from April 2008 through August 2008. The model number can be found painted on the side of the vehicle. Consumers should also check the serial number plate that can be found on the vehicle’s frame in front of the passenger side rear fender. The following are serial numbers affected by the recall:

M0XUVGC020001 thru M0XUVGC020959

M0XUVGT021581 thru M0XUVGT021808

M0XUVGX023930

M0XUVGX023941

M0XUVGX023956

M0XUVGX023961 thru M0XUVGX023962

M0XUVGX023968 thru M0XUVGX025507

If you own this model stop using the vehicle immediately and contact any John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. If you believe you have been harmed in this recall please contact our attorneys for a consultation.

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Friday 05 Sep 2008

General Motors Corporation Has Recalled over 850,000 Vehicles

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General Motors Corporation has recalled over 850,000 vehicles due to the potential electrical failure that could lead to a vehicle fire. The vehicles in question are equipped with a heated windshield wiper fluid system. When used, the system could potentially short circuit and cause other electrical functions to malfunction greatly increasing the risk of a fire. The recall involves the 2007-2008 model year Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Avalanche and Suburban, Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV and Escalade EXT, GMC Acadia, Sierra, Yukon, Yukon XL and Saturn Outlook; 2006-2008 Hummer H2, Cadillac DTS and Buick Lucerne; and the 2008 Buick Enclave. If you drive those vehicles and notice a strange odor or see smoke when using your windshield wipers please return the vehicle immediately to a dealer to have the system fixed free of charge. Dealers will install a wire harness with an in-line fuse system to solve the problem.

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Archive for the Auto defects Category.

BridgeStone/FireStone is Recalling Almost 165,000 Tires With Insufficient Tread Base Gauge

Bridgestone is Recalling Nearly 200 Tires in Fear of Tread Detachment

Deere & Company Recalls 2,500 Utility Vehicles due to Gas Leak

General Motors Corporation Has Recalled over 850,000 Vehicles

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