Airbags are designed to protect passengers in the event of a car accident by cushioning the impact of the collision. They deploy quickly thanks to a special electronic chip that detects when the car has come to a sudden stop. The chip triggers an explosive which fi...
Airbags are intended to protect passengers in the event of a collision. But do they expire? Read on to learn more about airbag expiration and replacement.
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The basic components of an airbag are a nylon bag, inflation system and airbag control unit (ACU). It is all folded up and remains stored in its given location, ready to inflate in less than a second in the event of a crash. In the US, airbags are designed to deploy when a crash...
It it’s safe to do so, turn the ignition off in any vehicle that’s involved in the accident, but be careful of airbags that haven’t deployed as they can deploy suddenly causing injuries to you. Uninjured or lightly injured occupants may be disorientated. Move them away from the crash...
long been on what might be the next stages in the development of vehicle and road safety. Following major advances in the areas of driving assistance systems and accident protection, the question was: What might come after ABS/BAS/ESP or after offset crash simulations, front and side airbags?
On June 26, 2016, a minor accident in Kota Damansara, Malaysia, caused the airbags of a Honda City to deploy. Unfortunately, the lady driver was hit by shrapnel from her airbag and died at the scene. TheUS National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)has determined that the proble...
In the second Dart test, the driver door opened when the hinges tore away from the door frame. In the first test, the hinges were severely damaged and the lower one tore away, but the door stayed shut. In each test, the Dart’s safety belt and front and side curtain airbags appeared...
Front-seat side-impact airbags – standard. Rear-seat side-impact airbags – optional at nominal extra cost, so that customers can make their own choice in this matter. Head Protection System – front-to-rear via BMW’s Inflatable Tubular concept; a long airbag deploys from the ceiling, su...
This study was undertaken to evaluate the risk of eye injury in motor vehicle accidents in which airbags deploy. An attempt was made to assess the possible associations between eye injuries and eyewear in these accidents. Retrospective observational case series and literature review with analysis. We...