Tennessee Company Defies U.S. Regulators' Request for 67 Million Airbag Inflator Recall
TL;DR
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has demanded a recall of 67 million air-bag inflators made by Tennessee-based ARC Automotive, citing a "safety-related defect" that has caused explosions resulting in two deaths and injuries. General Motors has said it will replace the front-driver air-bag module.
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