DETROIT, Oct 10 (Reuters) -
* US safety regulator issue warning to consumers regarding possible counterfeit
air bags used as relacement parts in cars involved in accidents
* Nhtsa says counterfeit replacement air bags may not deploy or expel metal
shrapnel in an accident
* Nhtsa says not aware of any deaths or injuries connected to counterfeit air
bags
* Nhtsa says full scope of problem uncertain, but it believes issue affects
less than 0.1 percent of US vehicle fleet
* Nhtsa says only vehicles that have had air bags replaced in past three years
by repair shop that is not part o new car dealership may be at risk
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