Nissan Recalls Sentras for Defective Brakes
Nissan North America is recalling more than 10,500 model year 2009 Sentra sedans that are equipped with Bosch master cylinders because of the risk of the brake fluid leaking from the master cylinders. According a news report in Automotive Fleet, the brake system warning indicator will illuminate if the amount of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir decreases to below the minimum level. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that if the driver ignores this cautionary light, one of the brake circuits in the vehicle may fail, thus increasing the stopping distances and risking a car accident.
Brake defects are extremely serious auto product defects that can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. Motorists count on a vehicle's brakes to be able to stop, which is especially important when a driver needs to avoid a crash involving a person or a vehicle. More than one person's life could be in jeopardy if a car's brakes fail. The sudden lack of braking function could very well lead to a crash and can be a difficult situation even for the most experienced driver. Hundreds of people are killed each year because of defective brakes with problems that include premature lock-up, ABS failures, brake fluid leaks or brake-line defects.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured as a result of brake defects, please consult with an experienced New York auto product defect attorney at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP. If it is determined that you have a valid claim, we will have your vehicle carefully examined by experts to determine whether your accident was caused by a serious malfunction triggered by an auto product defect. If you were injured as a result of an auto product defect, we will make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss. Contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP today for a free consultation of your case.
