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.
“In a crash, the force of a deploying air bag can turn the product into a projectile, resulting in serious injury or death,” the federal agency wrote in a consumer alert.
It noted that, “unlike the permanently affixed logo” on a car's steering wheel, aftermarket decals can become easily dislodged.
Political Cartoons View All 1234 ImagesNHTSA is urging drivers to avoid purchasing these aftermarket steering wheel decals for all vehicle makes and models.
Aftermarket decals for steering wheels can be found from numerous third-party sellers online — including on sites like Amazon, Etsy, Shein, Temu and Walmart.
Organizations:
—, Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA, Walmart, Associated Press
Locations:
— U.S, rhinestones, Temu