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US retreats from seeking recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators

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U.S. auto safety regulators have backed away from seeking a recall of nearly 50 million air bag inflators.

Inflators in 49 million vehicles from 13 manufacturers are at risk of exploding and hurling shrapnel into drivers and passengers.

They're responsible for at least seven injuries and two deaths since 2009 .

The auto industry pointed to technical and engineering differences between inflators in vehicles made by different manufacturers.

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English

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