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US opens investigation of air bag ruptures
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/article/US-opens-investigation-of-air-bag-ruptures-5545502.phpUS opens investigation of air bag ruptures
By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer : June 11, 2014 : Updated: June 11, 2014 4:56pm
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether 1.1 million vehicles from five automakers have air bags that could hurt people in a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened the probe Wednesday after getting six reports of air bags rupturing. Three people were hurt when struck by air bags or parts, but the injuries were not life-threatening. Ruptured air bags also don't protect people in crashes.
Vehicles from the 2002 through 2006 model years made by Honda, Nissan, Mazda, Chrysler and Toyota are being investigated.
All have air bags made by parts supplier Takata Corp., which is based in Japan. Takata said Wednesday it is cooperating in the investigation.
