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How Deadly Airbags Are Getting Inside Cars
19 minutes Posted Jul 24, 2026 at 7:58 pm.
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Airbags are meant to save lives, but imported, counterfeit parts have killed at least 10 U.S. drivers. and regulators have don't know how many more are in cars on the road today. WSJ’s Ryan Felton breaks down the market for these parts, the race to figure out where they’re coming from and how you can stay safe. Ryan Knutson hosts.
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