NHTSA issues consumer alert on replacement airbag inflators in used cars, linked to 3 fatalities and 2 injuries.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer alert warning of replacement airbag inflators in used cars, which have caused three fatalities and injured two individuals in the past nine months. Defective inflators, primarily made overseas, were installed in vehicles that had experienced prior accidents with original airbags. The NHTSA advises consumers to check the safety of their vehicle's airbags and seek professional assistance if needed.
July 10, 2024
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