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How Deadly Airbags Are Getting Inside Cars

Freitag, 24. Juli 2026 · 20 min

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Airbags are meant to save lives, but imported, counterfeit parts have killed at least 10 U.S. drivers. (wsj.com/business/autos/counterfeit-air-bag-par…) and regulators have don't know how many more are in cars on the road today. WSJ’s Ryan Felton (wsj.com/news/author/ryan-felton?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) breaks down the market for these parts, the race to figure out where they’re coming from and how you can stay safe (wsj.com/business/autos/four-things-to-know-abo…). Ryan Knutson (wsj.com/news/author/ryan-knutson?mod=WSJ_TJPOD) hosts.

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- The Repo Man Is Busier Than Ever (open.spotify.com/episode/4KpQAEUY7a4pjRi0XaA9Pf)

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