The Journal. · Friday, July 24, 2026
Investigative reports have revealed that counterfeit airbags, often sourced from obscure Chinese manufacturers like DTN Airbag, are being sold and installed in used cars. These faulty airbags can explode, causing severe injury or death, with at least ten fatalities and three severe injuries attributed to them.
“Metal pieces inside the airbag blew apart, and severely damaged his jaw, neck, and face.”
“Ten people have died and in three people have been severely injured.”
“The worry here is that a bunch of consumers are going to unintentionally purchase bombs and put them in their steering columns.”