The
recall is for steering issues mainly, but there are a smaller number of
issues due to complications with other parts of the affected vehicles. The largest group of cars affected includes
Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans from model years 2013-2015, as well as 2015
Ford Edge Crossover vehicles. This group
of cars is affected by potential steering issues where gear motor attachment
bolts may break due to corrosion. If this
happens, manual steering would take over and it would be very difficult to
steer, especially at slower speeds. When
this happens, the risk of an accident increases substantially. Thankfully, no accidents or injuries have
been reported as a result of this specific issue. If you have an affected vehicle, take it to
your Ford or Lincoln dealer and they will replace the bolts and steering gear
at no cost to you.
Other
issues are affecting 2014 model year Ford Focus, Edge, Escape, and Transit
Connect vehicles, as well as 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta cars. These vehicles have a nickel plating issue
that could cause the fuel pump to seize, which means the vehicle might not
start or could stall while driving. So
far, there has been one such case where this has happened to a driver. Again, dealers will take care of this issue
by replacing the fuel delivery module.
2015
Lincoln MKZ sedans are also affected by parking lamps being too bright for
regulations and negatively affecting the vision of oncoming drivers. Software in the vehicle contributes to this
problem and dealers will fix the software to lower the intensity and brightness
of the lights. The last issue affects
2015 Ford F-150 trucks. There is a
potential that the underbody heat shield could lead to a fire. So far, no incidents have been reported due
to the bright lights or the fire hazard for trucks.
Vehicle recalls are very serious
because of the increased risk of accidents and injuries. It is important for car owners to get these
recall issues repaired as soon as possible for their own safety and the safety
of others on the road. If injury occurs as a result of the
defective parts in your vehicle, you may be entitled to several legal remedies,
including:
- Economic damages: you may be able to recoup lost value of the
car's resale value. You may also be able to recover for loss of use
of the car
- Personal injury recovery: if the defective
automobile resulted in physical injuries to you, you may be able to
recover for the costs associated with the injury
- Class action: If the recall has affected enough numbers
of consumers, a class action lawsuit might be an available option
- Manufacturer reimbursement: Some auto manufacturers
may voluntarily pay repair bills the defective product caused before the
recall.
Sometimes,
however, you may need to initiate litigation to be compensated for your
financial as well as your physical losses. At Portner & Shure, we have
handled these cases for over twenty years for Maryland and Virginia injury
victims. We have the experience and technical resources to analyze your auto
accident case, answer your questions, and pursue the compensation you deserve. Call us today to schedule an appointment at
one of our many office locations for your free case evaluation at (301)
854-9000 or visit us online at: http://www.portnerandshure.com/Personal-Injury/
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