Business · 10/10/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

NHTSA Publishes Report on Air Bag Fatality Reduction

Summary

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a technical report evaluating the effectiveness of air bags in reducing front-seat occupant fatalities in passenger cars and light trucks, comparing data up to early 1996.

Original source language: Federal Register — National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationOpen original release →

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