With the large number of parts that go into constructing an automobile there are many opportunities for things to go wrong, which they sometimes do. While at times the problems are minor and only affect a few vehicles, other times, the issues can be due to design defects of the product making them much more widespread.

Recently, Acura voluntarily recalled the 2012 ILX sedan. The recall is due to problems with handles and latches located on the front doors. The company indicates that the issue has to do with the inner door handle release cable. It can sustain damage if someone operates the inner door handle at the same time as the door lock. This damage could either cause the door to suddenly open when it is believe to be locked, or in the alternative, result in not being able to lock the door at all.

A total of 6,228 Acuras are included in the recall. Acura is planning on replacing the defective parts for free. To obtain the replacement parts, vehicle owners will need to coordinate with an area Acura dealer.

An additional 166,609 2012 Honda CR-Vs sold in the U.S. are prone to the same problem.

Should anyone be injured as a result of a front car door unexpectedly flying open, financial damages may be available via an auto defect case. These cases are usually quite complex. For that reason, anyone considering filing such a lawsuit would likely benefit from consulting with an attorney who has handled this type of cases in the past.

Source: Motor Authority, "2013 Acura ILX Recalled For Faulty Door Locks," Viknesh Vijayenthiran, July 20, 2012