Pay attention to automobile recalls to avoid a Texas car accident

Paying attention to recalls to ensure that you are not driving a vehicle that may have a factory defect is important in preventing car accident injuries. Even the most well-cared-for cars can have overheating engines, steering problems, or tire issues caused by a problem at the factory where the car was manufactured.

Read the following recalls, as reported by New York Times:

• The Volvo recall affects about 17,600 2008-9 S80, V70 and XC70 models. Volvo said the radiator fan may stop working due to a "software programming error," which may cause the vehicle to overheat so quickly that "the driver may not have sufficient time to react" to warning lights, the automaker said.

• Ducati is recalling 732 of its 2009 1198 S, 1098 R and F1098 S Streetfighter models. The manufacturer said the right fork could develop a crack, which "may lead to a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash."

• Harley-Davidson is recalling about 11,000 of its 2008 and 2009 FLSTSB, its 2008 FXSTSSE2 and 2009 FXSTSSE3 models because the acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out. If this occurs the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

If you or someone you know has suffered injury in an automobile accident, contact Texas car accident injury attorney Brian Beckcom immediately at 877.724.7800.