DTN Airbag Inflators: Deadly Explosions, Urgent Checks
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U.S. transportation officials are considering a permanent ban on airbag inflators from Chinese company DTN, linked to ten deaths and two serious injuries. These parts, meant to save lives, exploded, causing severe injuries. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found these inflators were illegally sold in the U.S., appearing in Chevrolet Malibus and Hyundai Sonatas. Ten states have been affected, with families losing loved ones. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy called it a disturbing trend of substandard gear. NHTSA is investigating how many made it into the U.S. and urging checks for used cars involved in crashes since 2020. Owners finding a DTN inflator should park it, replace it, and report it to NHTSA or authorities.
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