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NHTSA Upgrades Investigation into Ford-150 Airbags after Reports of Injuries

January 22nd, 2010

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has upgraded and expanded its investigation into dozens of complaints that airbags on some F-150 pickups deployed suddenly and without warning, leading to injuries. The investigation has been updated to an engineering analysis, which may be the last step before a recall is announced. However, there is no indication that a recall of Ford pickups is in the works. Last year, the NHTSA had launched a preliminary review of 2005 pickups. The updated investigation now covers pickup trucks of model year 2004 to 2006.

The problem involves airbags that deploy without necessity, causing serious injuries. The Ford Motor Company has received 300 complaints from owners of F-150 pickups that the driver’s side airbag deployed suddenly and without warning. These deployments resulted in 60 injuries, including facial cuts and wounds to the hands and arms. At least two people lost consciousness after the airbags deployed, striking them in the face. Ford Motor Company said it is cooperating with its investigation. The company believes that the problem may be due to an electrical short in the airbag/horn assembly.

Airbags are doubtlessly one of the most important safety devices in an automobile, and are highly recommended by California personal injury lawyers. When used together with seatbelts, they can prevent serious head injuries, and every year are responsible for saving 1000 lives. However, these devices are also responsible for several injuries every year. According to the NHTSA, since 1987, 22,466 people have escaped fatal injuries in an accident because of the use of airbags. However, since 1990 the agency estimates that there have also been 284 airbag-related deaths.

The Reeves Law Group is a law firm with offices throughout California dedicated exclusively to the representation of personal injury victims, including victims of motor vehicle defects and airbag failures. Please visit our website at trlglaw.com. If you desire a free consultation on a personal injury matter, please call us at (800) 644-8000 or email us.

The Reeves Law Group is not acting as legal counsel for any party in the matters discussed in this posting.

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