Unlike a design defect, which is a flaw in a products design, a manufacturing defect occurs when there was a problem with how a specific product or item was made. A manufacturing defect can be an error on the assembly line at the factory, which makes a certain product different from all of the others being fabricated. An example is a car accident caused by malfunctioning brakes, that was later determined to have defective brake pads. If you, or a loved one, feels you’ve suffered from a manufacturing defect, contact the Kennedy Legal Team for a free consultation.