If you’ve been in a bad accident, you know firsthand that airbags can save lives. However, this is only true when they’re functioning properly. Unfortunately, there have been several fatal crashes recently in which a specific type of airbag malfunctioned. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) put out a statement warning drivers. The organization has also said that they’re looking to ban these airbags. Why Does the NHTSA Want to Ban These Air Bags? According to the most recent brief, the NHTSA reports 12 crashes where “substandard Chinese air bag inflators” played a role. Per the report, “all 12 crashes involved Chinese frontal driver air bag inflators manufactured by Jilin Province Detiannuo Safety Technology Co., Ltd. (DTN) that ruptured during a crash.” The accidents resulted in ten fatalities and two severe injuries. Typically, if you’re in an accident bad enough that it triggers your airbags, they inflate to protect you.…