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Airbag(s) mounted to the exterior of vehicles, so-called "pedestrian airbags", are designed to reduce injuries in the event of a vehicle to a pedestrian collision. [100] When a collision is detected the airbag will deploy and cover hard areas, such as a-pillars [ 101 ] and bonnet edges, before they can be struck by the pedestrian. [ 102 ]
In 1981, airbags were an available option on the Mercedes-Benz W126 (S-Class). In 1987, the Porsche 944 Turbo became the first car to have driver and passenger airbags as standard equipment, and airbags were offered as an available option on the 944 and 944S. The first airbag was also installed in a Japanese car, the Honda Legend, in 1987. [57]
The latest action, announced Thursday, involves some 100,000 vehicles produced by General Motors (GM). The Detroit-based auto giant is GM Recalls 100,000 Vehicles to Fix Airbags, Rear Axles
The system consists of a mechanically [20] activated [21] side airbag that protects the front seat occupants torsos from hitting the cars interior. [22] In 1998, for the 1999 model year, the system was extensively redesigned.
"If you have one of these vehicles, do not drive it until the repair is completed and the defective air bag is replaced," NHTSA said. Feds order immediate ‘do not drive’ warning for 84,000 ...
Toyota urges owners of certain 2003 to 2005 models to stop driving and get free safety repairs for recalled Takata airbags. Around 50,000 vehicles are involved.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration held a public meeting Thursday to discuss the possible recall of 52 million airbags produced by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems.
Air bag or air strut failure is usually caused by wet rust, due to old age, or moisture within the air system that damages it from the inside. Air ride suspension parts may fail because rubber dries out. Punctures to the air bag may be caused from debris on the road. With custom applications, improper installation may cause the air bags to rub ...