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Safety Groups Blast U.S. Air-Bag Efforts

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From Associated Press

Three auto safety groups accused the federal government Tuesday of failing to promote and enforce air-bag rules, but a government highway safety spokesman countered that passenger safety remains its top priority.

Public Citizen, the Center for Auto Safety and Motor Voters also issued a “report card” on air bags that gave failing grades to all but four auto manufacturers for laxity in installation of the passenger-protection devices.

The auto safety groups gave Chrysler the highest score on its “report card” of the 12 major manufacturers selling cars in the United States, followed by Mercedes. Ford and Volvo tied for third. All other auto makers “failed.”

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