Today the Ford Motor Company announced the recall of over 1 million of it's popular F-150 pickup trucks due to defective air bags. An electrical short is the reported problem, causing air bags to deploy unexpectedly and injuring some drivers.

Earlier this year, Ford acknowledged the problem, but only in 150,000 F150s, resisting the government's request to recall all 1.2 Million with he problem.  A growing number of incidents and injuries has convinced Ford to make the full recall.

If you have one of the latest model Ford F150s, call your local ford dealer to determine if your vehicle is affected in the latest recall.  Airbags are one of the most important safety features in a vehicle, and a properly functioning airbag can save your life in a serious auto accident.  If your vehicle is affected - don't hesitate to comply with the recall.

According to the New York Times, California lawmakers are working to enact a bill that would force rental car companies to pull recalled vehicles off the road.  Wait, rental car companies are not doing this already?  No, apparently it literally takes an act of Congress to force some of our country's largest rental car companies to treat their customers fairly and to care for their safety.  It is currently illegal for car dealerships to sell recalled vehicles, why should car rentals be any different.  

When renting a car, be sure to verify with the rental agent that the vehicle you are renting isn't subject to any recalls.  If you or someone that you know suffers an injury in an auto accident, be sure to contact someone that cares about your rights and safety, like the personal injury lawyers of Rutter Mills.