"The Brakes Failed...": National Vehicle Defect LookUp

Volume 3 / Edition 5

This Week; Focus On: "The Brakes Failed...": National Vehicle Defect LookUp

Over many years of reconstructing vehicle accidents, we've heard innumerable variations of "the brakes didn't work" from the involved motorists. Until several years ago, it was a cumbersome task to research recall information through the various governmental agencies entitled with jurisdiction in collecting manufacturers' defect data.

The federal government, having completed scores of electronic upgrades, has now made it possible to quickly and succinctly research vehicle recalls/defects. As part of our normal motor vehicle investigation checklist, we now have the capability to research all governmental agencies at once and provide immediate results (for vehicles/products manufactured after 1972) regarding any year, make model vehicle recalls/defects, including those for tires, special equipment and child seats.

Please remind your client, however, if she truly suspects a vehicle defect, have her call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1-888-327-4236 to report safety issues.

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I look forward to any comments you may have or and questions I can answer for you.

Sincerely,
Lina M. Maini
Editor, The Beacon Bulletin
CEO, Beacon Network Investigations, Inc.