Air Bag Module - Live Unit Disposal: Overview

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Bulletin No.: T-91-92
File in Group: 9
Number: 79
Corp. Ref. No.: 119006R
Date: June, 1991


SUBJECT:
DISPOSAL OF LIVE (UNDEPLOYED) SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT
(SIR) DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE

MODELS AFFECTED:
ALL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRIVER SIDE SIR


During the course of a vehicle's useful life certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) inflator module. This bulletin covers proper procedures for disposing of a live (undeployed) inflator module.

Before a live (undeployed) inflator module can be disposed of, it must be deployed. Live (undeployed) inflator modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels.

CAUTION: Failure to follow proper Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) inflator module disposal procedures can result in air bag deployment which may cause personal injury. Undeployed inflator modules must not be disposed of through normal refuse channels. The undeployed inflator module contains substances that can cause severe illness or personal injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. Disposal in any manner inconsistent with proper procedures may be a violation of federal, state, and/or local laws.

If a vehicle is the subject of a Product Liability Report related to the SIR system and is subject to a Preliminary Investigation (GM-1241), DO NOT DEPLOY the inflator module and DO NOT ALTER the SIR system in any manner. Please see DSIB 91-I-58 for handling. If a vehicle is the subject of a campaign affecting inflator modules, DO NOT DEPLOY the inflator module. Follow instructions in the campaign bulletin for proper disposition of the inflator module.

If an inflator module is replaced under warranty in the vehicles listed above, DO NOT DEPLOY the air bag. The inflator module should be returned undeployed to Inland Fisher Guide per DSIB 91-I-58. Always refer to DSIB 91-I-58 when it is necessary to ship a live (undeployed) inflator module.

In situations which require deployment of a live (undeployed) inflator module, deployment may be accomplished inside or outside the vehicle. The method employed depends upon final disposition of the particular vehicle.