My Mom was in an accident this morning and I'm wondering if you guys can help me.
12-15-2004, 12:29 PM
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if she sits so close that the wheel hit her face....
its prob. better that air bag didn't go off.
the point of the airbag is not to prevent you from striking the wheel as much as its to absorb deceeration energy and prevent neck injury from the reverse whiplast from the seatbelt restraint.
the point of the airbag is not to prevent you from striking the wheel as much as its to absorb deceeration energy and prevent neck injury from the reverse whiplast from the seatbelt restraint.
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Dude, sorry to hear that happened. Glad she's OK. Im sure
she'll be even more sore tomorrow and the coming days after it sets in. Kinda on the fence on the airbags...it usually takes guite a force to have them deploy. Not sure though...
12-15-2004, 12:47 PM
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you are right. '93 jeep so its more then 10 years old
After 10 years the air bag effectiveness is greatly affected. You are suppose to repace all air bags. They dont test just replace. I know this sounds crazy because who wants to put that kinda of money into a 10 year old car, but it comes down to do you want the air bag to work or not.
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