This is a reminder of the importance of sourcing replacement airbags from legitimate, reputable suppliers. At AutoSavvy, we strongly recommend trusted sources such as LKQ, Fenix Parts, or OEM Parts Stores. These suppliers provide traceable, quality controlled components that meet safety standards. Recent NHTSA warnings have linked substandard, counterfeit airbag inflators to serious injuries and fatalities. Sourcing airbags from unreliable marketplaces, including eBay, exposes all of us to significant risk. It’s important to understand that liability does not stop with the manufacturer. The seller of the airbag, the rebuilder who installs it, and the retailer who ultimately sells the vehicle can all be held responsible. That means every one of us involved in the process. None of us wants to face the legal, financial, or moral consequences of a preventable failure—especially when lives are at stake. Please source your airbags responsibly and protect our customers, our company, and yourselves. Here are a couple of Links to recent stories on this subject: |
| NHTSA Urgent Warning: Substandard Chinese Replacement Air Bag Inflators Feds Warn Drivers About Potentially Fatal Airbags From China — CarBuzz |
| Happy Rebuilding! |