“Unlike the permanently affixed logo on your vehicle’s steering wheel, these aftermarket decals can easily become dislodged when the air bag is deployed” the NHTSA alert said.

While personalizing one’s vehicle is a long-cherished American tradition, the federal government is warning that one particular customization option can result in serious injuries in a crash.

Decorating one’s steering wheel with after-market emblems could take out an eye if the airbag deploys, federal regulators warned Monday, urging people to stop using them immediately. The ...

The little rhinestone bedazzled ring you've slapped over the manufacturer's logo on the steering wheel has got to go. Latest U.S.

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. regulators are warning drivers to steer clear of aftermarket decals used to embellish a car’s logo on the center of its steering wheel.

Steering Wheel Emblem Of Over 400,000 Nissans Could Fly Off. ... Nissan notes that faulty driver’s airbags assemblies may have been installed on vehicles as part of theft or collision repairs.

While most vehicles have a logo built into the center of the steering wheel, those factory-added decorations are designed to stay in place when the airbag is released.

So, what's it like to use the 3's new Tesla steering wheel that seems to float in space? No Stalks, No Problem. ... and "TESLA" is now spelled out on the horn panel instead of the Tesla "T" logo.

Vehicles recalled: 2004-2007 Mazda3 cars built from June 24, 2003, to June 22, 2006. The problem: The plastic logo affixed to the steering wheel can become brittle over time and may project ...

The decals usually have an adhesive on the back and cover the vehicle's logo in the middle of the steering wheel. But the agency says any alterations to the airbag or its cover can cause malfunctions.

But we noticed the Jazz's steering wheel only had two spokes. ... The red Honda logo is a nice touch, as is the red accent stitching. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below. 13 ...

Chevrolet casually dropped a photo of the C8 Corvette's steering wheel. Thing is, it's not quite a wheel at all, and raises more questions than it answers.