Philadelphia Auto Accident Attorneys Report On Defective GM Ignition Switch Recall

Following a series of crashes and fatalities, General Motors recently announced the recall of 1.4 million cars to repair an ignition switch problem. Certain Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn cars are affected by the ignition switch defect, which causes the key to unintentionally switch from the “run” position under certain circumstances.  Drivers have indicated that the problem most frequently occurs when the car hits a bump while driving or if a keychain is too heavy.  When the key is switched during the car’s operation, an engine shutdown can occur resulting in loss of the power steering, brakes, airbag functions and the entire safety system.

General Motors has attributed at least 31 crashes and 13 deaths to the ignition switch problem. Testimony obtained during a civil lawsuit against General Motors indicated that the car manufacturer knew as early as 2004 about the ignition switch defect in its Chevrolet Cobalt line of vehicles. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in New York has begun a criminal probe into GM’s recall.

The following vehicles are included in this latest General Motors recall:

• 2005-2007 Chevy Cobalts
• 2003-2007 Pontiac G5s
• 2003-2007 Saturn Ions
• 2003-2007 Chevy HHRs
• 2003-2007 Pontiac Solstices
• 2003-2007 Saturn Skys

If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto accident involving one of these vehicles, you should speak with an experienced personal injury lawyer.

Philadelphia Auto Accident Attorneys at Galfand Berger Help Accident Victims Injured as Result of Defective Vehicles

If you or your loved one has been seriously injured in an automobile accident, the dedicated personal injury attorneys at Galfand Berger LLP are experienced Philadelphia auto accident attorneys  who will guide you through all stages of the litigation process, from the initial investigation through trial and potential settlement.  Our law offices are conveniently located in Philadelphia, Reading and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We represent clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, the Harrisburg and Allentown regions, as well as the Southern New Jersey. Call Galfand Berger at 1-800-222-8792 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation.