Toyota Motor Corporation has issued a recall for 209,000 FJ Cruisers manufactured between 2007 and 2013. The recall, announced on March 16th, is in response to a seatbelt defect in this popular sports utility vehicle model. According to a Toyota spokesperson, the driver and front passenger seat belt retractors, which are mounted in the rear doors of the vehicle, can become detached after repeated opening and closing of the back passenger doors.
It is not unreasonable to expect a seatbelt to prevent ejection from a car during an auto accident, but when a seatbelt retractor becomes lose, ejection is a serious safety concern. Seatbelt malfunction can lead to lacerations and disfigurement, head injuries, and even death, making it important that owners of this recalled model follow instructions to correct the problem.
This seatbelt malfunction is being dealt with by Toyota, but many people sustain serious or fatal injuries due to these defects every year. If you or a loved one has been the victim of injury following seatbelt malfunction, one of the Orlando auto accident lawyers at Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter can hold the car manufacturer accountable and fight to get you every penny you deserve.
If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed due to a seatbelt malfunction in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter today schedule a consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney.
