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acceptable, but Ford and other manufacturers question their use. Improper removal practices and contamination from the elements may pose threats to the integrity of salvage airbags.
In fact, results from tests on salvage airbags conducted by an automotive recycler association indicated that one airbag taken from a flood vehicle failed to deploy.
Stolen airbags are also becoming a problem. They are fast becoming the top item stolen from vehicles. Why? Thieves can steal an airbag in less than three minutes and sell it for a quick profit.
How many airbags are stolen? Estimates vary but recently a major national airbag theft ring based in Detroit, Mich, was allegedly responsible for moving 25,000 airbags in a year, according to authorities.
The big picture
“What’s important to remember is that the airbag system is designed specifically for each vehicle model,” said George Gilbert, crash parts merchandising manager, Ford Customer Service Division. “The system must be
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