One of the reasons that auto defects are such a serious issue is that they frequently result in major vehicle collisions. These accidents could involve a single accident or multiple vehicles could crash due to the defect in question. Some of the circumstances that frequently result from auto defects include:
Sudden acceleration. Certain defects could make a vehicle suddenly accelerate to its maximum speed. In some accidents, the braking systems are unable to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Carbon monoxide poisoning. Not all defects involve a collision with another motor vehicle. Serious injuries or even death can occur when carbon monoxide leaks into a vehicle while occupants are present. When this happens while a vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash.
Rollover accidents. Drivers who lose control of their vehicles are prone to having rollover accidents. These accidents are common when braking systems are defective.
Airbag failure. Defective safety features are especially dangerous in a vehicle collision. If an airbag fails to deploy in a crash, the occupant of the vehicle could be severely injured.
Defective doors. Defects related to car doors can be dangerous in a number of situations. These doors could trap passengers in a vehicle that is on fire or fly open while a driver travels at high speed.