Seattle: Keller Rohrback L.L.P., a leading consumer law firm, is investigating a potential class action involving Continental Automotive Systems ( CON:GR ), the German supplier that manufactures electronic components that control airbags in numerous vehicles. Continental has allegedly been aware of a defect in certain units since early 2008, according to a filing with federal safety regulators that was made public on February 4, 2016.
Allegedly, semiconductors inside the component parts of the affected airbags can corrode, causing the airbags to deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy at all.
According to the New York Times, automakers have linked at least nine injuries to this defect.
The affected models may include the following vehicles:
2009 Dodge Journey crossovers 2008-2009 Dodge Grand Caravan minivans 2008-2009 Chrysler Town & Country minivans 2008-2009 Mercedes C-class 2010 Mercedes GLK350
Reports indicate that certain vehicles manufactured by Mazda and Volvo trucks may also be affected.
“Consumers are understandably outraged that the very safety device that is meant to protect them may not work and may actually endanger them and their families.” said Gretchen Freeman Cappio, a partner at Keller Rohrback.
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