Since 2008, Japanese automaker Honda has recalled several of their most popular models due to defective airbags six times. Recently, the auto giant recalled 304,000 more vehicles globally, bringing the total number of cars recalled to almost 2 million. Of the 304,000 cars recalled, 273,000 of those are in the United States and Canada, according to Honda.
This recall applies to many of Acura and Honda’s most popular models including the Civic, Pilot, Accord and Odyssey. The reason for the recall is potentially defective inflators, which cause the air bags to burst in the event of a crash, sending plastic and metal pieces flying; this could potentially cause serious injuries or even death. As prominent New York defective products attorneys, we know all too well how faulty products can cause devastating injuries and even death, affecting every aspect of individuals’ lives and their families lives.
Honda’s problems are relatively minor when compared to rival Toyota, which has recalled approximately 12,000,000 vehicles over the past two years. Earlier this year, almost 700,000 Hondas were recalled in North America and Asia because of stalling engines. The current problem with the defective airbags has led to 20 accidents and two deaths in the United States thus far, according to Honda.
The cars affected by this most recent recall include:
2001 and 2002 Accord
2002 and 2003 Acura 3.2 TL
2003 Acura 3.2 CL
2001 to 2003 Civic
2001 to 2003 Odyssey
2002 and 2003 CR-V
2003 Pilot
Honda has long prided itself on being one of the highest quality vehicles in the industry, often surpassing the quality of vehicles offered by competitors. Now, with continuing product liability issues over the past few years, the self-assurance of the company is certain to be wavering. The airbag issue is one that seems to be coming back to haunt the company, as it has tried unsuccessfully to remedy the situation for the past several years.
Defective products leave thousands of people seriously and fatally injured every year. Not only do problems exist in the automotive industry, but other industries as well including pharmaceutical drugs, children’s toys, household goods, appliances, tires, surgical appliances such as the recently highly exposed transvaginal surgical mesh recall and more.
At Brown Chiari, our New York defective product lawyers work aggressively on behalf of our clients. Let us protect your rights and seek the compensation you deserve for costs related to injuries caused by defective products, which may include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. Contact us today for a free evaluation of your case.