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  1. What specific role does the NHTSA play in the context of vehicle design and safety standards?

  • Monitoring fuel efficiency and environmental impact
  • Setting and enforcing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for various vehicle components (correct)
  • verseeing the aesthetic design of vehicles
  • Regulating the financial practices of automobile manufacturers
  • How does the NHTSA determine whether to initiate an investigation into a potential safety defect?

  • By requiring a minimum of 100 reports before considering an investigation
  • By reviewing each individual call, letter, and online report of an alleged safety problem (correct)
  • By waiting for a manufacturer to report a defect voluntarily
  • By conducting biannual safety audits of all vehicle manufacturers
  • Which legal concept allows multiple plaintiffs to join together in a single lawsuit against a manufacturer for vehicle defects?

  • Individual lawsuit
  • Class action lawsuit (correct)
  • Arbitration agreement
  • Mediation process
  • What distinguishes a gray zone deployment of airbags from other types of airbag defects?

    <p>Airbags failing to activate in severe crashes or deploying prematurely in minor incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What critical step should be taken when airbags fail to deploy during a collision?

    <p>Reviewing the vehicle's repair records for potential negligence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of defects involves issues that pose an unreasonable risk to safety but may not be evident during normal operation?

    <p>Safety-related defects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of the Takata airbag recall, what is the recommended course of action for vehicle owners to mitigate the risk of airbag explosions?

    <p>Immediately contacting their vehicle manufacturer or dealer for repairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of legal strategy involves assembling a team of experts to examine the vehicle and gather evidence related to an airbag defect?

    <p>Assembling the expert team for comprehensive analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Takata airbag defect crisis in the context of automotive safety and legal proceedings?

    <p>It underscored the dangers of long-term exposure to high heat and humidity on airbag performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can influence the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit related to vehicle defects in California?

    <p>The severity of the defect and whether it caused personal injury or property damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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