Electronic Shifters: A Tragic Death Shines A Spotlight On A Design Defect
The death of Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin highlights the dangers of confusing technology and what happens when auto companies make innovations that are more harmful than helpful. The actor was found pinned between his own Jeep and a security gate after the Jeep slipped out of gear. It's been revealed that the vehicle was among those already recalled for problems with the electronic shifter. If you own a vehicle with an electronic shifter, this is what you should know about the danger it poses and the manufacturer's liability.