Have You Heard About This Steering Knuckle Failure?
Mark A. Steinberg
Recalls
Most of the time, a person can drive a car off the lot, keep it for years, and never have a problem. They travel from here to there and everywhere without incident, that is, providing that a human error doesn't become a piece of the equation. However, there are instances where accidents come to fruition, and people don't do anything wrong. Sometimes, vehicles contain faulty parts that break. When that occurs while they are moving, drivers and passengers get thrust into harm's way.
Yes, manufacturers put cars through rigorous tests and inspections before they hit the open market. Yet, on occasion, a lemon slips through the cracks. Many times, the companies don't know about the problems until it is too late. Then again, in some instances, the powers that be know exactly what is going on, but they neglect to tell consumers, the NHTSA, or anyone else. They don't pull cars off the market because that will cut into their profits.
For example, it came out that some people at Takata knew about the airbag canister problem but just let it be, and we all know how that turned out. Manufacturer negligence can lead to auto accidents with injuries. Not all organizations try to get something over on customers, though. That is why new recalls become issued, what seems like daily. The companies want to get cars with issues off the streets and fixed before disasters strike.