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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 Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:416 Points:177,080 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Oct 23, 2012 7:37:41 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:6,794 Points:808,135 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2012 1:55:43 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 4:15:15 PM Ignore Skimo2012 Report Abuse Counterfeit Air Bags? Ha Ha Ha Ha ha Ha
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Barfood Champion Author St. Louis Posts:3,311 Points:1,019,630 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 1:35:55 PM Ignore Barfood Report Abuse This again!
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snappytom2 Champion Author Corpus Christi Posts:3,561 Points:275,220 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:58:33 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:6,794 Points:808,135 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:16:56 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:33,079 Points:2,348,435 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:14:00 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:2,345 Points:572,670 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:03:37 PM Ignore jalan25 Report Abuse Where did these counterfeit bags come from?
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:632 Points:155,710 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 12:00:56 PM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse They should be prosecuted and open to major law suits.
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125MPDay Sophomore Author Virginia Posts:227 Points:540,645 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:56:35 AM 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:1,606 Points:373,560 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:54:42 AM 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:1,110 Points:361,160 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:54:04 AM Ignore trekmanKY Report Abuse very old news!
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TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,096 Points:600,475 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:52:37 AM 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:2,598 Points:1,298,670 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:49:36 AM Ignore StephenOM Report Abuse This one's gonna blow up in someones face... just sayin'
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goalie1950 Champion Author Phoenix Posts:6,420 Points:1,298,370 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:43:11 AM 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:803 Points:478,210 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:42:08 AM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse When safety is concerned, you don't want to buy cheap.
matthwbar Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,078 Points:1,020,730 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:41:16 AM Ignore matthwbar Report Abuse That's criminal...
jamofsocal All-Star Author Los Angeles Posts:946 Points:231,370 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:38:26 AM 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:156 Points:108,020 Joined:Jun 2002	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:37:18 AM Ignore Maddog Report Abuse Another old posting
srchr Champion Author San Jose Posts:7,264 Points:1,622,000 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:35:06 AM Ignore srchr Report Abuse not good; fortunately most of them are never needed
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slvrdo_dsprdo Champion Author Nashville Posts:4,707 Points:913,990 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Oct 15, 2012 11:33:39 AM 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?