Volkswagen recently recalled more than 71,000 2011 Jettas for a design defect that could cause the vehicles' headlights or wipers to spontaneously turn off or the engine to stall.  Officials with the automobile manufacturer said that the vehicles were designed with wiring that connects the horn and theft alarm system to the converter box.  

The converter box controls the Jettas' lighting systems, wipers, and engine.  No injuries have been reported from the defect but, in rare circumstances, the recalled vehicle could cause one of the aforementioned problems and increase the chance of an accident occuring.  The Jettas involved in the recall were produced between March 2010 and March 2011.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a product with a design defect, contact the Chicago design defect lawyers of Friedman & Bonebrake, P.C. at 312-466-8200 to set up an appointment to meet with one of our compassionate personal injury attorneys.