CASH IN THE BAG

The problem of airbag theft is said to be spreading throughout Britain and continental Europe. Although this form of theft causes great inconvenience to a driver, the thief is in danger of stealing a device which is liable to explode. If a car battery is not disconnected and left for 30 minutes to allow the capacitor to drain, the airbag is liable to detonate if touched. One way of preventing such a theft is to fit a steering wheel lock which covers the whole wheel. Some airbags are now difficult to remove because the screws holding it in place are fitted with heads that shear off when tightened. Drivers buying a used car may not realise the airbag is either missing or has been replaced with a stolen one.

• Corporate Authors:

  DENNIS PUBLISHING LTD

  30 CLEVELAND STREET
  LONDON,   United Kingdom  W1P 5FF
• Authors:
  • LUMLEY, S
• Publication Date: 2000-1-3

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 31-2
• Serial:
  • AUTO EXPRESS
  • Issue Number: 634
  • Publisher: DENNIS PUBLISHING LTD

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air bags; Crimes; Explosions; Hazards
• ITRD Terms: 1465: Air bag (restraint system); 5188: Blasting; 1516: Offence; 9150: Risk
• Subject Areas: Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00809921
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD
• Created Date: May 3 2001 12:00AM