Re: Jeep Steering?

So well - thanks for the comments. At least this has got me motivated
to look into this.

I'll admit I am shocked as to the logic behind it being illegal NOT to
replace airbags. But then again I am not a native of this country so I
am often stunned by some of the laws I come across.

So after some research I can report:

1) There is NO federal law requiring deployed airbags to be replaced.
(hence there are numerous companies such as these guys
http://www.hicksairbagcovers.com/ selling replacement airbag covers.

2) There IS a federal law allowing passenger and drivers side airbags
on any vehicle to be made inoperable, after sale.

3) There does seem to be a few state laws passed that deployed airbags
should be replaced (as per above posted reported) I have been unable
to confirm this for CA where I live.

If state law contradicts federal law as it would in point 2, then does
state law always overrule federal law?

So no further along - guess I will have to bite the bullet and ask my
insurance company. I'll report back my findings.

You might want to reread the Federal laws. While they don't state that
you must REPLACE the bags they do state that there are only two legal
ways to shut off the bags.
1. Using either a factory or retrofitted on/off switch which must have
a light and instructions for use.
2. Full deactivation ONLY WITH NHTSA approval and that requires you to
submit a request and show a reason why.

Sorry.

State laws that are the same or stricter than Federal laws are legal as
long as they do not violate the Constitution at State or Federal level.

Oh and FYI California usually has MUCH tougher laws than other states
with regard to vehicles. I would almost bet your vehicle will not pass
inspection since it will have trouble codes stored in the computer and
that is grounds for failure (I believe this is true in other states
also) NY just put these same rules in effect as well. They plug into the
computer and read the codes.

Oh and never assume ANYTHING is legal just because someone is selling a
cover.

--
Steve Williams



"Ankors" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> So well - thanks for the comments. At least this has got me motivated
> to look into this.
>
> I'll admit I am shocked as to the logic behind it being illegal NOT to
> replace airbags. But then again I am not a native of this country so I
> am often stunned by some of the laws I come across.
>
> So after some research I can report:
>
> 1) There is NO federal law requiring deployed airbags to be replaced.
> (hence there are numerous companies such as these guys
> http://www.hicksairbagcovers.com/ selling replacement airbag covers.
>
> 2) There IS a federal law allowing passenger and drivers side airbags
> on any vehicle to be made inoperable, after sale.
>
> 3) There does seem to be a few state laws passed that deployed airbags
> should be replaced (as per above posted reported) I have been unable
> to confirm this for CA where I live.
>
> If state law contradicts federal law as it would in point 2, then does
> state law always overrule federal law?
>
> So no further along - guess I will have to bite the bullet and ask my
> insurance company. I'll report back my findings.




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