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NHTSA opens 1.1 million vehicle air bag ruptures investigation

U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether 1.1 million vehicles from five automakers have air bags that could hurt people in a crash.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened the probe Wednesday after getting six reports of air bags rupturing. Three people were hurt when struck by air bags or parts, but the injuries were not life-threatening. Ruptured air bags also don’t protect people in crashes.