Air bag lifting capacity is based on simple physics. The operating pressure of the bag, in pounds per square inch (PSI), is multiplied over the entire surface area of the bag to equal lifting force.

Air bags have been called one of the most important safety technologies ever developed. But there is growing concern among federal regulators and safety experts that, as they age, they could threaten ...

Two recent fatal accidents involving Chinese-made air bag parts are renewing warnings from regulators over counterfeit components that can explode during a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety ...