Airbag System Investigations
"The federal government ended a 20-month investigation into Hyundai Accent air-bag systems that have been linked to the deaths of 10 children."
(LA Times)
This is the question Auto-Investigations answers. Our investigative reports provide a detailed, technical and analytical review of the entire restraint system for either an accidental deployment or a non-deployment event. We address all of the circumstances during an airbag deployment investigation and draw a complete picture of the events that occurred.
"Ford Motor Company is recalling over 470,000 Mustangs from model years 2005 through 2008 because of potentially faulty airbags."
(Allworldauto.com, February 2008)
Precise impact criteria need to be met for each system to deploy. Our investigators know the subtle differences in components, vehicle manufacturer designs and the limitations surrounding these safety systems. Auto-Investigations employs the newest download test equipment and obtains the data to validate the deployment criteria.
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Very often an investigation is warranted to determine why an airbag DID deploy, but without an accident or impact to cause it. The controversy over deployment criteria / requirements can lead to lawsuits, criminal charges, insurance claims, as well factory recalls."Black Box" crash data retrieval (CDR) is only one of the tools used in an airbag deployment investigation. Some vehicles employ these 'event data recorder' systems, however, many still do not. In addition, there are multiple components placed strategically throughout the vehicle to accurately detect an impact and deploy the proper restraint device safely.
Auto-Investigations experts know what to look for and have the ability to access and inspect the vehicle components after an incident. Every airbag system is designed to deploy under very specific impact, inertia and gravitational (g-force) conditions. Each sensor (or set of sensors) is designated to specific airbags or deployable devices. Auto-Investigations experts understand vehicle restraint systems, their complexities as well as the deployment parameters to be met. This thorough knowledge-base is fundemental in an airbag investigation.
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Airbag Information
- Airbag Basic Descriptions
- Injuries Associated with Airbag Deployment
(Journal of Emergency Medicine) - Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- NHTSA Home Page
- 5 Star Rating System
- Airbag Safety Q & A's
American College of Emergency Physicians