I found this information in the RAVE today while reading. I don't know if this is common knowledge or not but I was totally unaware of it. According to the RAVE all D2's would be affected since even the youngest of them are now 10years old.

From pg.58
SRS info.pdf

Do I really need to replace my air bags?
How likely are they not to deploy in an accident and is this a big safety issue that I should worry about?

 

All airbags are supposed to be serviced or replaced at a certain age. The notice is there to protect the manufacturer. They will likely deploy.

 

Same warning is in the DI manual, and probably all vehicle manuals.

 

Some Mercedes and Volvo cars have an actual "expiration date" on a label next to the tire placard (door jamb). I have no reason to believe they would cease to function after 10 years. Its the lawyer and liability society that we live in. Same reason your McDonald's coffee has to say "HOT".

 

So basically don't worry about it, got it! Thanks guys.

I'll just have to put my own disclaimer in my disco.

"This vehicle is 3 years past it's recommended air bag safety date, take the risk or take a cab"

 

Not that it matters much, have you seen the crash test videos of these things?

 

People have done tests and taken air bags out of vehicles significantly older and they still deployed. As said, it's more of a liability protection for the manufacturer in the rare chance it actually does fail.

 

Not the same as McDonald's coffee. They were cited numerous times for having coffee hotter than permitted but chose to ignore the citations resulting in 3rd degree burns to someone.

I'm not aware of any airbags that failed to deploy after 10 years and resulting law suits because mfgs were told to include replacement as part of the service requirements but chose to ignore the NHTSA.
Not saying it's not the case, but I haven't heard of any.

 

Indeed they do. My Volvo is giving me an "URGENT MESSAGE REPLACE SRS"...


Live fast die young, right??

 

awesome!!!! finally a reason to get me a fancy rover driving helmet....


yee haw