The front passenger's side airbag features an Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) to prevent
airbag deployment if a child or small - stature adult leans into the deployment path.
Not exact matches
I would propose that you change this «Be very careful, an
airbag deployment can injure / kill
if you're too close or in the wrong position» to this «Be very careful as an
airbag deployment will kill you.»
As our ’09 Four Wheeler of the Year winner, there is no doubt that the Xterra would have finished higher
if not for the
airbag deployment.
Concern:
If internal
airbag pressure becomes dangerously excessive, the integrated
airbag inflator could rupture upon
deployment causing metal fragments to strike and potentially harm vehicle occupants.
They will also keep the drivers in a safe position
if the need be of an
airbag deployment.
Conequence:
If the occupant is incorrectly classified, in the event of a crash necessitating
airbag deployment, the
airbag may deploy with greater or lesser force than appropriate, resulting in an increased risk of injury.
If you find that any of these title problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.Register View Terms View CertificateAdditional HistoryNot all accidents / issues are reported to CARFAX Owner 1Total LossNo total loss reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedStructural DamageNo structural damage reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedAirbag DeploymentNo
airbag deployment reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedOdometer CheckNo indication of an odometer rollback.No Issues IndicatedAccident / DamageNo accidents or damage reported to CARFAX.No Issues ReportedManufacturer RecallAt least 1 manufacturer recall requires service.
If a compatible phone is paired through Bluetooth ® 7 HandsFreeLink ®, there is a cellular connection and an
airbag deployment sensor is triggered, the system is designed to automatically attempt to notify an operator, report the car's current location, and allow occupants to talk directly to the operator.
If the passenger is sitting «out of position» — such as leaning forward in the pathway of the
airbag deployment — the auxiliary vents remain open, directing a significant amount of gas out and away from the occupant.
Details: An electrical short could occur in the steering wheel wiring harness, which could result in an inadvertent unwarranted
deployment of the driver frontal
airbag, which could lead to minor injuries or a crash
if the driver loses control of the vehicle because of the surprise
deployment.
If this happens, this will cause the loss of power assistance to the brakes and steering, along with possibility of no
airbag deployment.
But
if you're in a low speed accident and are wearing your seat belt, the only thing an
airbag deployment will do is add to the repair bill.
If you assess your front and side
airbag situation and determine that your pup is safe from a
deployment, there's still one additional safety matter to attend to.
If the
airbag is defective and malfunctions during
deployment a passenger may sustain injuries including second - degree chemical burns, punctures, lacerations, abrasions, broken bones, throat damage, hearing loss, loss of vision, loss of limbs, paralysis, and death.