Dangerous Counterfeit airbag caps for BMW cars

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Test results demonstrated that the counterfeit caps that have a glued on emblem restricted the airbag deployment initially but then released itself like a shot at a speed of up to 220 mph.

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A recent article in TS Today highlighted the danger of certain airbag caps showing the BMW emblem. 

Test results demonstrated that the counterfeit caps that have a glued on emblem restricted the airbag deployment initially but then released itself like a shot at a speed of up to 220 mph, potentially injuring the driver and the car occupants.

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