NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1.2 Million Ford Vehicles Over Airbag Deployment
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NHTSA Opens Probe Into 1.2 Million Ford Vehicles Over Airbag Deployment

Nov 10th, 2026 • 5 min • View Source

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday said it opened a preliminary evaluation into more than 1.2 million Ford vehicles over the accidental deployment of seat-mounted side airbags that caused serious burn injuries. NHTSA said it has received eight …

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