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Friday, July 3, 2009
Defective Tires
In the early part of this decade, giant tire manufacturers Firestone and Bridgestone, recalled over 15 million tires due to defects that cause tread separation, tire blowouts, rim or tire explosions, and other unexplained failures. Before they were recalled, and since, these defective tires have been responsible for untold numbers of tire blowouts and car accidents resulting in thousands of injuries and in some cases, fatal injuries. Other
And now, some US importers are recalling tire valve stems made in China because of defect as well. One Florida driver's death is being blamed on faulty valve stems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) began an investigation last summer and early reports say it seems that these defective valves are prone to cracking prematurely.
If you or a loved has been involved in an auto accident that you suspect resulted from a defective tire, please contact the Michigan auto accident attorneys at Jay Trucks & Associates today for a free consultation. There are statutes of limitations and deadlines of when you must file a claim in order to qualify for a settlement.
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