Some steering wheel modifications can even hinder the operation of the airbag deployment. “Any alterations or changes to your airbag or its cover can also cause it to not function correctly ...

Decorating one’s steering wheel with after-market emblems could take out an eye if the airbag deploys, federal regulators warned Monday, urging people to stop using them immediately.

NEW YORK – U.S. regulators are warning drivers to steer clear of aftermarket decals used to embellish a car’s logo on the center of its steering wheel. Such metal or plastic emblems — which ...

Drivers are warned to steer clear of rhinestone or other decorative steering wheel decals that can cause serious injury when the air bag deploys; one victim lost sight in an eye.

Adding a fuzzy cover or rhinestone decals to a steering wheel might be appealing, but traffic safety officials warn that fake jewels and other accessories can be dangerous in a crash. Catherine ...

News Please Don’t Add Shrapnel to Your Car’s Airbag With Rhinestone Stickers on the Steering Wheel Also, it's not 2003 anymore. James Gilboy Apr 29, 2021 11:26 AM EDT ...

Don’t put that rhinestone emblem on your car’s steering wheel, regulators warn By Associated Press Published November 7, 2023 8:27am EST Travel News ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a warning to consumers on Monday about aftermarket steering wheel decals that could cause serious injury or death. At least once ...

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators are warning drivers to steer clear of aftermarket decals used to embellish a car’s logo on the center of its steering wheel. Such metal or plastic emblems ...