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10.3.3 Principles for Assessing Product Defects
ere are three levels of hazard that are used for assessing a product defect (Long
and Li 2012):
1. Safety performance does not conform to the relevant technical regulations
and national standards for vehicle safety, after testing by an inspection
agency.
2. e product has already caused personal injury and property damage to the
owners or others due to problems in design and manufacturing.
3. Although the product has not yet caused personal injury or property damage
to the owners or others, it is still possible to cause personal injury or property
damage under ...