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Authorities sound alarm for Honda owners over a spike in air bag thefts

The National Insurance Crime Bureau says more than 500,000 airbags are stolen each year, causing $50 million in losses.

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Authorities across the country are sounding the alarm over a spike in air bag thefts.The warning is for Honda owners everywhere. According to officials, these thieves are targeting the driver's side air bags of Honda Accords, Civics, HR-Vs and CR-Vs.The thieves are often stealing these air bags to sell on the black market.While a brand new replacement airbag could cost around $1,000 at a dealership for the victim, these black market buyers are p…

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KTVH broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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