Automobile Steering Failure

Did Wheel Loss Cause SUV Rollover?

A metallurgical examination of an axle failure was requested to determine if the wheel loss caused an SUV rollover or if the SUV rollover caused the wheel loss.

Visual and microscopic examination revealed that the axle failure was actually a steering component failure caused by impact forces resulting from the SUV rollover. No metallurgical or manufacturing defect was found to account for pre-accident failure of the SUV axle.

Photograph A: Overall
inside view of failed axle.

Dr. Craig Jerner Dr. R. Craig Jerner, Ph.D., PE specializes in accident investigation and metallurgical failure analysis, with over 30 years experience as a metallurgical consultant and accident investigator. He has testified as a metallurgical expert in over 250 depositions and more than 70 court appearances. If you or someone you know should need the services of Dr. Jerner and J.E.I. Metallurgical, please visit our web site at the buttons below, or e-mail Dr. Jerner --- r.c.jerner@metallurgist.com

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