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NHTSA ties 11th US death to banned airbag inflator as maker disputes blame
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— Sep 3, 2026
Regulators say an 11th US death linked to banned Chinese-made DTN60DB airbag inflators occurred in a 2018 Chevrolet Equinox in Dallas on Aug. 27, marking the first Equinox fatality and the latest in a string of crashes tied to replacement inflators primarily affecting Malibu and Hyundai Sonata models. NHTSA urges inspection of used vehicles involved in any airbag deployment since 2020, cautions against driving with DTN60DB inflators, and notes the inflators are illegal imports; owners should report suspected units and have genuine parts installed.
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Elena Vasquez
Used car buyers really need to start asking about airbag replacement history before purchase now.
Ford Quality Gains Amid Mustang Recall, Reliability Gaps
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— Sep 4, 2026
Ford has redefined quality control, moving from a ‘find-and-fix’ approach to preemptive fixes and hiring hundreds of specialists, helping it top JD Power’s 2026 Initial Quality Study despite recall costs and supplier glitches. Mazda’s3 improved from early reliability issues to become one of the most reliable compact cars, while the Mustang and Equinox show above-average reliability with some growing pains and recalls that color consumer perceptions.
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