Bogus Air Bags Could Be Dangerous

CREATED Oct. 10, 2012

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WASHINGTON (AP) - The government is warning car owners of a potential problem with bogus air bags that could be dangerous.

The warning affects car owners whose air bags have been replaced in the past three years.

They may have gotten counterfeit bags that don't inflate or fail to inflate properly.

Officials estimate only 0.1 percent of the U.S. vehicle fleet is believed to be affected.