Federal Register #2026-06620

NHTSA Initial Decision on Safety Defect in DTN Frontal Driver Air Bag Inflators

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, has issued an initial decision regarding a safety defect in certain frontal driver air bag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (DTN): - NHTSA determined these DTN inflators contain a safety defect related to motor vehicle safety - Cited twelve rupture incidents in the U.S. resulting in ten fatalities and two severe injuries - The inflators were imported into the U.S. by unknown importers, likely illegally - NHTSA is seeking public comment and will allow DTN to dispute the findings before a final determination - If the defect is confirmed, the sale of these inflators in the U.S. would be illegal - No procurement of products or services is requested; this is a regulatory safety action and public notice - OEM highlighted: Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (DTN) - Product in question: Frontal driver air bag inflator

Description

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made an initial decision that certain frontal driver air bag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (DTN) contain a safety defect related to motor vehicle safety. These inflators were imported into the United States, likely illegally, and have been involved in twelve rupture incidents resulting in ten fatalities and two severe injuries. NHTSA is seeking public comment on this initial decision by April 17, 2026, and will allow the manufacturer to dispute the findings before making a final determination. If confirmed, the sale of these inflators in the U.S. would be illegal due to the safety risk posed.

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