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Vehicle Recalls and Defects Law<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Oni Harton, J.D.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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Vehicle recalls are a common part of auto ownership. No process is perfect, but a recall is the best way for auto manufacturers to let you know your car isn’t safe. Even minor defects can cause a car accident.<\/p>\n

This section provides an overview of\u00a0vehicle defects<\/a>, the recall process, and information on your legal rights if you have a defective vehicle. It will also explain how a product liability attorney can help if you get hurt due to a vehicle defect.<\/p>\n

What Is a Motor Vehicle Defect?<\/h2>\n

There are hundreds of\u00a0defective products<\/a>\u00a0on the market at any given time. Sometimes, these products appeared safe when first released but proved faulty years later. Sometimes, a product’s\u00a0design is unsafe<\/a>, and the manufacturer releases it to the market anyway.<\/p>\n

Defects in motor vehicles typically appear in the first few years after the car hits the market. Many of these defects are minor. For example, the brake lights on your car or SUV may burn out too quickly due to an electrical issue. Other times, the defect is much more severe.<\/p>\n

Some of the more\u00a0common auto defects<\/a>\u00a0and defective auto parts include:<\/p>\n