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NHTSA Alerting Consumers to Dangers of Counterfeit Air Bags

GasBuddy Blog -- Accidents happen. Have a car that's been involved in an accident? Did you buy a car that had been in an accident? Are you sure the airbags in your vehicle are genuine and will work in an accident? The NHTSA has some alarming but important news for motorists.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a consumer safety advisory to alert vehicle owners and repair professionals to the dangers of counterfeit air bags. NHTSA has become aware of a problem involving the sale of counterfeit air bags for use as replacement parts in vehicles that have been involved in a crash. While these air bags look nearly identical to certified, original equipment parts—including bearing the...

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Submitted Oct 14, 2012 By: PD

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captcarl5 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:541 Points:201,855 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 8:37:41 PM Ignore captcarl5 Report Abuse whats next Google can track everyone on the road by the module that helps run the car?
datsundriver Champion Author Houston Posts:6,981 Points:832,845 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 2:55:43 PM Ignore datsundriver Report Abuse All you people pissing and moaning about this is an "old" story should remember a couple of things: Everybody does not come to this site every day. This was on the national news several days ago, so why did you read it here yesterday or again today. It was already "old". Almost everything posted on gasbuddy is "old" because it is copied or lifted from some other publication. If you do not want to read any "old" news then do not read the gasbuddy articles, because they have already been printed somewhere else earlier. The people who are posting the articles believe they are of interest to gasbuddy readers. If you do not think so, then it is up to YOU to find some new articles to post for the rest of us to read. And as for the other major complaint, when YOU find a new article to post, be sure it is about saving gas dollars and getting better milege, so everybody will not comment about "what does this have to so with saving money?" ////////////////////end of rant for today///////////////////////
Skimo2012 Rookie Author Cleveland Posts:85 Points:101,610 Joined:Jun 2012	Message Posted: Oct 16, 2012 5:15:15 PM Ignore Skimo2012 Report Abuse Counterfeit Air Bags? Ha Ha Ha Ha ha Ha
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sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,144 Points:625,660 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 2:09:02 PM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Old Post.
snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,639 Points:279,280 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:58:33 PM Ignore snappytom2 Report Abuse What's a few counterfeit airbags here and there anyway? The Barbarians will blame Obama, while the rest of us will blame the Chinese auto parts manufacturers that Romney moved offshore to China. A little unregulation goes a long way.
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datsundriver Champion Author Houston Posts:6,981 Points:832,845 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:16:56 PM Ignore datsundriver Report Abuse All you people pissing and moaning about this is an "old" story should remember a couple of things: Everybody does not come to this site every day. This was on the national news several days ago, so why did you read it here yesterday or again today. It was already "old". Almost everything posted on gasbuddy is "old" because it is copied or lifted from some other publication. If you do not want to read any "old" news then do not read the gasbuddy articles, because they have already been printed somewhere else earlier. The people who are posting the articles believe they are of interest to gasbuddy readers. If you do not think so, then it is up to YOU to find some new articles to post for the rest of us to read. And as for the other major complaint, when YOU find a new article to post, be sure it is about saving gas dollars and getting better milege, so everybody will not comment about "what does this have to so with saving money?" ////////////////////end of rant for today///////////////////////
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tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,598 Points:2,373,210 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:14:00 PM Ignore tomok Report Abuse NHTSA Alerting Consumers to Dangers of Counterfeit Air Bags? This is an instance when it pays to have repair work done at an authorized dealership. You want safety equipment to operate when the time comes, not just sit there with it's offical looking stickers. People have driven vehicles and trucks for years without seat belts and air bags, now there are Counterfeit Air Bags too? OMG! If this is a used vehicle and it has been in a wreck, you really don't know about the air bag, is it a used one or a new one? Will it work like it's supposed to or not? Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
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jalan25 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:2,450 Points:597,295 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:03:37 PM Ignore jalan25 Report Abuse Where did these counterfeit bags come from?
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:647 Points:163,335 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:00:56 PM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse They should be prosecuted and open to major law suits.
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125MPDay Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:233 Points:554,790 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:56:35 PM Ignore 125MPDay Report Abuse * Old but still interesting. Here's my take: You walk into a repair shop and ask for the cheapest air bag, irregardless if it works or not and even though 9 out of 10 times the INSURANCE company is footing YOUR bill. NO, NO, NOOOooo! This is what YOUR Car Insurance company is saying to the repair guy. China comes along and says 'we can do that' because we don't care and you can't come after us - someone dies well too bad, so sad. They have been thumbing their nose at any morality and ethics for years; Want some Lead Paint on a toy?! Some things are decent, but then exactly just how do you know for sure? I don't carry a lead test kit or radiation detector or etc. with me! Fact is that the consumer has no part of this. The penny pinching Insurance companies are solely driving this conterfiet market. Our GUMENT, who we expect (and pay taxes) to PROTECT US & regulate the dirty deals the Insurance companies come up with, should have caught this immediately. AGAIN I'LL SAY: Our Gument used to protect us from Big Business, now it protect Big Busniess FROM US! *
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tpguess Champion Author San Diego Posts:1,696 Points:395,160 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:54:42 PM Ignore tpguess Report Abuse Buyer to salesman... can you tell me if the air bags are conterfeit?
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trekmanKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,125 Points:364,185 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:54:04 PM Ignore trekmanKY Report Abuse very old news!
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TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,109 Points:607,360 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:52:37 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse Insurance companies should guarantee your vehicle be re fitted with genuine bags at a certified dealer.We pay them enough whether we are at fault or not.
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StephenOM Champion Author Ocala Posts:2,613 Points:1,317,545 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:49:36 PM Ignore StephenOM Report Abuse This one's gonna blow up in someones face... just sayin'
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goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,550 Points:1,324,120 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:43:11 PM Ignore goalie1950 Report Abuse Knock-off products are a problem in every high priced commodity sold in the world. Unfortunately, when it happens with a safety item like an airbag, it could cost someone their life.
jbrad4 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:809 Points:499,605 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:42:08 PM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse When safety is concerned, you don't want to buy cheap.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,203 Points:1,045,505 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:41:16 PM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse That's criminal...
jamofsocal All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:982 Points:250,915 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:38:26 PM Ignore jamofsocal Report Abuse Those scumbags need to be caught and put away for life if someone dies from a bad airbag.
Maddog Sophomore Author Twin Cities Posts:158 Points:108,910 Joined:Jun 2002	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:37:18 PM Ignore Maddog Report Abuse Another old posting
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,391 Points:1,647,525 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:35:06 PM Ignore srchr Report Abuse not good; fortunately most of them are never needed
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slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,788 Points:928,265 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:33:39 PM Ignore slvrdo_dsprdo Report Abuse While the people making the counterfeit air bags are vile and should be prosecuted for criminal negligence, what do people expect when they take the cheapest option?