Airbag Maker Defies Regulators, Refuses to Recall 67 Million Inflators
TL;DR
Auto-parts manufacturer, ARC Automotive, is rejecting a demand from federal regulators to recall 67 million air-bag inflators that have been linked to exploding incidents that have killed two people and injured others. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has tentatively concluded that the inflators contain a "safety-related defect" and should be recalled, setting up a potential legal battle that would have wide-ranging ramifications for the industry.
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