Most vehicle owners are aware of the visible risks in driving. It’s easy to see how reckless driving, distractions and intoxication can lead to a deadly accident. While it’s easy to avoid these obvious driving hazards, there are many hidden dangers lurking inside modern automobiles. Some chemicals and substances used in vehicle manufacture can cause cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia and other serious illnesses.
Modern cars aren’t manufactured in a single facility. They are built from thousands of components from many different suppliers. While a vehicle manufacturer can control the actions and practices that take place in their own facility, it may not be possible to control the actions of some suppliers. This can be extremely difficult when components are manufactured overseas. Continue reading »
