Incidents caused by vehicle defects : analysis of their characteristics.

Author(s)
Appleby, M.R. Bintz, L.J. & Keen, P.E.
Year
Abstract

Data from in-depth investigations of 1.087 incidents caused by vehicle defects reported to an automobile insurer were examined, compiled into various categories and analyzed. Significant results were that 530 (49%) of the incidents involved vehicle fuel systems failures which caused fires. Brake system failures accounted for 301 incidents. Conclusions and recommendations are presented.

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Library number
B 21789 fo /95/ IRRD 227973
Source

Warrendale, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE, 1977, 12 p., ref.; SAE Paper No. 770115

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