Volkswagen of America Inc. is recalling about 30,294 Jetta sedans because of the potential to burn the legs of anyone standing near the decorative exhaust-pipe. The 2011 to 2012 model years are included in the recall and the stainless steel exhaust tips were added when the vehicles were imported. Anyone standing nearby the vehicle can burn their legs because the part extends beyond the original factory-installed exhaust pipe. Volkswagen of America has told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it has received a number of complaints from people who have been burned running into a tailpipe of a car that has been left running.
The NHTSA investigation began in August after those complaints came in, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Consumers should bring their Volkswagen Jetta into the dealership so the stainless steel exhaust pipe tips can be replaced at no charge. The official recall will begin in November. Last month about 70,000 Jettas were recalled over questions about fuel leaks in some diesel-powered Jettas. The number for Volkswagen is 1-800-822-8987.
Product Liability Lawyers
Under Florida law, a product can be considered defective if it has been manufactured with defects or flaws, or if the basic design of the product is defective to the extent that it does not function or injures users. A product liability action can also be filed if a manufacturer fails to warn the public completely about a product in a label and instructions.
If you or a loved one have been injured by a defective product, do not expect the manufacturer to compensate you fully for your medical bills and lost wages. Often it takes a law firm that understands the complexities of product liability law to see that you are compensated fully for your injuries. The Jacksonville auto product liability attorneys at Farah & Farah is just a phone call away at 1-800-533-3555.
Source: http://blogs.wsj.com/drivers-seat/2011/09/13/volkswagen-recalls-jettas-for-exhaust-pipes-that-could-cause-burns/?mod=google_news_blog
