Who is liable if a defective vehicle part causes injury?

Yes, a vehicle manufacturer in Canada can be held liable for injuries caused by a design defect, especially if they fail to issue a required safety defect notice under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Yes, you can sue the tyre manufacturer in Australia under the Australian Consumer Law for supplying a defective product that caused injury or damage.

Yes, anyone in the U.S. can report a potential vehicle safety defect to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The law empowers NHTSA to investigate such reports and order recalls if a safety-related defect is confirmed.

Yes, you may sue a manufacturer in the EU for failing to recall a known defective product under the Product Liability Directive and General Product Safety Regulation.