Bradenton Attorney Bernard Walsh Reacts To NHTSA Actions Against Chrysler

Pressure on Fiat Chrysler for its gross mishandling of defective Dodge Ram pick up trucks has drawn both fines and an unprecedented forced vehicle buy back from federal regulators. The trucks have a serious safety defect which can cause the vehicles air bag to deploy unexpectedly. The cause for this potentially deadly defect has been identified as a problem that happens when the wiring harness in the steering column rubs against the driver air bag. Over time this wears off the wiring insulation and can cause a short. This in turn can deploy the air bag unexpectedly when the vehicle is being driven.