Is it illegal to disable an airbag?
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Asked by Keith
My wife's 2010 Toyota Corolla was recently recalled to replace the potentially faulty front passenger airbag. The staff on Toyota's customer service and recall hotlines are very courteous and pleasant, but are limited in what they can say. I was told parts were not available probably until October at the earliest. In response to my questions I was also told priority would be given to older cars, which are more susceptible to the fault. Our car has been parked outdoors in the sun and rain much of its life, exposed to the elements that actually degrade the airbag. I asked if the airbag could be disabled by a Toyota technician until it was repaired, as my daughter is often in that seat, and was told Toyota could not do that as it was illegal to do so. Is that correct?
Answered by CarsGuide
8 Sep 2017Yes, Toyota would be in breach of the ADRs if they were to disable the airbag.
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