NHTSA Reaffirms Safety Risks in 51 Million Air Bag Inflators

Automakers challenge recall push as regulators cite potential for deadly ruptures in millions of vehicles.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) maintains that 51 million air bag inflators are unsafe.
The inflators, produced by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive, have been linked to at least two deaths and several injuries.
Automakers including GM, Toyota, and Volkswagen oppose the recall, arguing the risk is minimal.
NHTSA has extended the comment period by 30 days before making a final recall decision.
The recall, if enforced, would be one of the largest in U.S. automotive history.