In late 1997, the public became aware that airbag deployments could seriously hurt or kill children and short adults.

News articles are shown in reverse chronological order. A  symbol next to an article indicates that it was added within the past month.

1. GM to Offer Dual-Stage Air Bags
   Testing Troubles Delay Automatic Turnoff System
   APB News, 15 May 2000

2. Smaller dummies test smarter air bags
   Replicating short woman, child cornerstone of plan to improve crash safety
   Knight Ridder Newspapers, By Janet L. Fix, 6 May 2000

3. More air bag deaths possible
   Carmakers say testing changes would require stronger deployment
   Detroit Free Press, By Janet L. Fix, 28 October 1999

4. Concern Raised on Chrysler Minivan Air Bags
   Jefferson City News Tribune, 20 May 1999

5. Slater wants smaller crash-test dummies to help protect women
   FindArticles.com (source: Jet), 21 September 1998

6. Advanced technology can prevent air bag deaths
   Hannibal Courier-Post, 15 September 1998

7. New crash dummies to represent smaller women, officials suggest
   The Associated Press, 2 September 1998

8. Air bag rules scrutinized
   The Detroit News, By Kenneth Cole, Washington Bureau, 21 April 1998

9. New air bags ready, but performance is the question
   The Detroit News, By Kenneth Cole, 11 March 1998

10. Air bag lawsuit may cost Big 3
    The Detroit News, By Kenneth Cole, 13 January 1998

11. Feds allowing some motorists to have on-off switches for air bags
    The Augusta Chronicle, By Catherine Strong, Associated Press, 18 November 1997

12. Coroner: Air Bag Played Role in Death
    Petite Teen Wasn't Wearing a Seat Belt
    WCCO 4 News, 11 November 1997

13. Parents' Group Blasts Auto Industry Over Air Bag Design
    The Auto Channel, 20 October 1997

14. Air bags can injure forearms, hands, face --- but most injuries are mild
    University of Michigan, 31 March 1997

15. Small women face problems getting air bags disconnected
    Texas West Standard-Times, 1 March 1997

16. SAE tackles air bag and antilock brake problems
    Auto.com, By Janet L Fix, 24 February 1997

17. Air bags may save shorter women
    Detroit News Washington Bureau, By Noelle Knox, 24 January 1997

18. Quick air-bag fix poses problems, automakers say
    The Detroit News, By Noelle Knox, 17 January 1997

19. Air bags are lawsuit waiting to happen
    Central Ohio Source, By Harry Franken, 17 January 1997

20. Addressing the Risks From Airbag Inflation For Infants, Children, and Short Drivers
    Cartalk@cars.com, 12 November 1996