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US Authorities Warn Drivers About Defective Airbags

Published January 13, 2026, 21:06
US Authorities Warn Drivers About Defective Airbags

The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding defective airbags manufactured in China. These airbags, produced by Jilin Province Detiannuo Automobile Safety System Co. Ltd. (DTN), have been found in vehicles involved in traffic accidents resulting in fatalities or serious injuries. The NHTSA reports that at least ten traffic accidents are linked to these defective airbags, causing eight deaths and two severe injuries. The airbags are believed to have been illegally imported into the United States and replaced previous airbags in damaged vehicles.