{"id":2092109,"date":"2023-11-06T16:40:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-officials-warn-against-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-in-one-eye-untold-others-at-risk\/"},"modified":"2023-11-06T16:43:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T21:43:06","slug":"us-officials-warn-against-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-in-one-eye-untold-others-at-risk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-officials-warn-against-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-in-one-eye-untold-others-at-risk\/","title":{"rendered":"US Officials Caution Against Dangerous Steering Wheel Trend &#8211; Puts One-Eyed Driver and Countless Others in Danger"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">34<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-officials-warn-against-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-in-one-eye-untold-others-at-risk%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2092109&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>US Officials Warn Against New Steering Wheel Trend &#8211; Driver Already Blind in One Eye,\u200d Untold Others at Risk<\/h2>\n<p>U.S. regulators are\u200b issuing a strong warning to drivers about a \u2064dangerous new trend \u200dinvolving aftermarket decals on \u200dsteering wheels. These metal\u200d or \u200cplastic emblems, often adorned with rhinestones or other decorations, are attached to the center of the\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-lawmaker-says-pentagon-push-to-fight-extremism-in-its-ranks-is-partisan-and-prejudiced\/\" title=\"GOP Lawmaker Says Pentagon Push to Fight Extremism in Its Ranks Is Partisan and Prejudiced\">steering wheel<\/a> with an \u2063adhesive back.\u2062 However, the National Highway Traffic \u200cSafety\u200b Administration \u200b(NHTSA) has\u2062 revealed that these seemingly\u2063 harmless accessories can cause serious injury or even death if they become\u2064 dislodged during a crash when \u200dthe airbag deploys.<\/p>\n<p>The NHTSA shared \u200da shocking\u200c incident \u2062where\u200d a driver\u2064 lost\u2063 sight in one eye after an aftermarket \u2063decal covered in rhinestones flew off the steering wheel during a\u200d collision and \u200dstruck\u2062 the person&#8217;s face. This serves as \u2063a \u200dstark\u2064 reminder\u200d of the potential \u200bdangers associated with these decorative decals.<\/p>\n<p>The federal agency emphasized\u200b that the force of a deploying \u2062airbag can turn \u2062these decals into dangerous projectiles,\u200c posing \u2063a\u200b significant \u2064risk to drivers and passengers. Unlike the permanently affixed logos on car steering wheels,\u2064 aftermarket decals can easily become dislodged, increasing the\u2063 likelihood of injury.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the NHTSA\u2062 warned\u200b that any alterations or changes to the airbag or its cover can impair its functionality, further compromising the safety \u2064of the \u2062vehicle occupants.<\/p>\n<p>In light of these risks, the NHTSA is\u200b urging drivers to avoid purchasing\u2064 these aftermarket steering\u2062 wheel decals\u200b for all vehicle makes and models. Additionally, consumers \u2062who\u200b are currently using these emblems are strongly\u2062 advised to remove them \u200dimmediately.<\/p>\n<p>These aftermarket\u2062 decals\u2063 can be found from various third-party sellers online, including\u200c popular platforms like Amazon, Etsy, Shein, Temu, and\u2063 Walmart.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Bling Steering Wheel Bowtie Emblem for Chevy, \u2063Car\u2063 Steering\u200b Wheel \u200dDecorative Decal \u200bSticker for Chevy Equinox Malibu Cruze Volt XUZLJYN<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5V9rS9hWzU\">https:\/\/t.co\/5V9rS9hWzU<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/PmX1hUTJWp\">pic.twitter.com\/PmX1hUTJWp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ursula_Will54YAUz (@will54yauz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/will54yauz\/status\/1609252500971966466?\">December 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">C$27.49 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeShipping?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeShipping<\/a> | ooking for a good deal?\u200b You&#8217;ve come to the right place. TopDall Steering Wheel Bling Crystal Shiny <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/TopDall?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TopDall<\/a> ?? <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WjSTNEdCP9\">https:\/\/t.co\/WjSTNEdCP9<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sharious?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sharious<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/canadianbestseller?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#canadianbestseller<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/canada?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#canada<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/usa?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#usa<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/product?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#product<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Accessory?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Accessory<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Bling?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Bling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Crystal?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Crystal<\/a> . <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xkMsUdpbJR\">pic.twitter.com\/xkMsUdpbJR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 canadianbestseller.com (@kanadianbest) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kanadianbest\/status\/1655599710831271944?\">May\u2063 8, \u20622023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The Associated Press reached out \u200dto\u2062 the \u200ccompanies\u2064 selling these decals \u200bfor\u200b statements following the NHTSA&#8217;s alert. It is crucial for drivers to be aware \u200bof the potential \u200crisks associated with these decorative accessories and take immediate action to ensure their safety on the \u200croad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">The Western Journal has reviewed this Associated Press story and may have \u200daltered it\u2063 prior to publication \u200bto ensure that \u200dit meets our editorial standards.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/us-officials-warn-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-one-eye-untold-others-risk\/\">US Officials Warn Against New Steering\u200c Wheel Trend &#8211; Driver Already Blind in One Eye, Untold Others at Risk<\/a> appeared first on\u200c <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can manufacturers ensure that \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-officials-warn-against-new-steering-wheel-trend-driver-already-blind-in-one-eye-untold-others-at-risk\/\" title=\"US Officials Caution Against Dangerous Steering Wheel Trend - Puts One-Eyed Driver and Countless Others in Danger\">steering wheel decals <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-knew-the-baby-formula-shortage-was-coming-in-february\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Knew The Baby Formula Shortage Was Coming In February\">meet safety standards<\/a><\/a> and do not pose a risk to drivers \u2063or passengers?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ering Wheel\u200b Center \u2719\u200d\u1ed3o-\u2063Dec\u200dal Bling\u200d \u2062Rhine\u200dstone Sticker\u2061(Crystal) for Lexus\u2063 CT200H ES300H\u200d ES350 GS300 GS350\u200d\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/DWTbinEVWs\">https:\/\/t.co\/DWTbinEVWs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cZg171cGLW\">pic.twitter.com\/cZg171cGLW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Doe (@johndoe123) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/johndoe123\/status\/1609285267576397824?\">December 31, \u20642022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Steering \u200dWheel \u2062Logo \u200bEmblem, Carbon \u2063Fiber\u200d Steering \u2064Wheel \u2063Center Cap Carbon\u200d\u200d \u200dFiber | Compatible with Tesla\u200b Model 3\/Y\/S\/X\/Corolla\/C-HR\/Rav4\/Camery <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1PEfxLSOOw\">https:\/\/t.co\/1PEfxLSOOw<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/OBflUGfqyd\">pic.twitter.com\/OBflUGfqyd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Auto Tech Solution\u2063 (@autotechsolution) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/autotechsolution\/status\/1609288386623084545?\">December 31, 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>\u200dThe NHTSA&#8217;s warning serves as a call\u200d\u200b to action\u200b for both manufacturers \u200cand consumers\u2062 to prioritize safety over aesthetics when it comes \u2062to vehicle accessories. While\u2063 the desire for\u2063 personalization and individuality is understandable, it should never come at the \u2063expense of safety.<\/p>\n<p>It is essential for \u200cmanufacturers to ensure that all components added to vehicles,\u2064 including steering wheel decals, meet safety standards\u200d and do not pose \u200cany risk\u2062 to\u2064 drivers or passengers. Strict regulations need to be implemented to prevent the production and sale of \u2064dangerous \u200caftermarket accessories.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers\u2063 must\u2063 also take responsibility for\u2062 their safety by refraining from purchasing and using these decorative steering wheel\u2063 decals. The potential dangers\u200b highlighted\u2062 by \u200cthe NHTSA are significant, and \u200cthe\u200d risks simply outweigh any aesthetic appeal \u200dthat these accessories may offer.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u200dplatforms that host third-party sellers, such as Amazon, Etsy, Shein, Temu, and \u2064Walmart, need to actively\u200c monitor \u2064and regulate the products being sold. \u2062It is crucial to \u200cremove any listings\u2062 that promote\u200c or sell \u2063aftermarket decals that could jeopardize the safety \u2063of drivers and passengers.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u200b the \u200cfocus needs to be\u200d on \u2062reducing accidents and protecting lives on the road. Driver\u200b distraction, \u2064even from seemingly innocuous accessories, can have severe consequences. By addressing this concerning trend and\u2063 emphasizing the importance of safety, we can strive towards\u2064 a future \u200bwhere vehicle accessories are both visually appealing\u2062 and free from potential harm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>U.S. regulators caution against using aftermarket decals to enhance a car&#8217;s logo on the steering wheel. These metal or plastic emblems, often adorned with rhinestones, can lead to severe harm due to their adhesive attachment. 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