Vehicle involved in Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin’s death was under recall notice – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Vehicle involved in Hollywood actor Anton Yelchin’s death was under recall notice




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The vehicle involved in the tragic death of young actor Anton Yelchin on Sunday was under recall by its manufacturer, due to an issue with its gearbox.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US unit issued a recall for hundreds of thousands of Jeep Grand Cherokees and several other models in April last, due to a problem that could lead to the vehicle roll unexpectedly.

The vehicles recalled were manufactured in 2015, as Yelchin’s own was, and many drivers reported being confused as to whether they had set the vehicle on ‘park’ or not.

According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA): “Drivers thinking that their vehicle’s transmission is in the ‘PARK’ position may be struck by the vehicle and injured if they attempt to get out … while the engine is running and the parking brake is not engaged.”

Yelchin was found pinned by his vehicle against a pillar in the driveway of his home. He was 27 years of age.

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