Federal regulators are considering a ban on air-bag components from a Chinese supplier after finding the parts caused a dozen crashes and 10 deaths over three years. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the investigation revealed a disturbing trend of substandard parts killing American families. The probe focuses on air bags that exploded in otherwise survivable crashes.

Safety regulators have been investigating these components sold to auto shops as replacements. The Chinese supplier remains unnamed in the report, but the findings have triggered serious safety concerns. Federal authorities are now weighing regulatory action to prevent further incidents involving these potentially lethal components.

This case highlights growing concerns about the safety of imported automotive parts. The investigation underscores the risks posed by unregulated aftermarket components in the U.S. vehicle fleet. Regulators are expected to take decisive action to protect consumers from dangerous replacement parts that have already claimed multiple lives.