Disposing of air bag modules

DISPOSING OF AIR BAG MODULES

Air Bag modules fitted in vehicles should NOT be scrapped with the actual vehicle, but removed previously.

Air Bag units cannot be disposed of without being activated first.

If, during an accident, the Air Bag module is not activated, then the device must be considered as still charged. All unexploded material should be sent to GEMCA in Chivasso, stating the following on the accompanying docket:

"AIR BAG/PRE-TENSIONER CONTAINING PYROTECHNIC CHARGE TO BE DEACTIVATED".

The devices must be sent to GEMCA in the same packaging as the spare parts are received in and, if this packaging is no longer available, it can be ordered from the Parts Warehouse in Volvera.

Obviously, if AIR BAGS - PRE-TENSIONERS are being replaced, the original packaging should be kept intact for sending the device which has not been activated to GEMCA.

Foreign markets

As far as foreign markets are concerned, check the laws in force and notify the network.

Not complying with the procedures listed below can cause involuntary activation of Air Bag units and injury to persons. Air Bag units which have not been activated should NOT be disposed of via the usual means. Air Bag units which have not been activated contain substances which are dangerous to health and can cause injury if the sealed container is damaged during disposal. The disposal of Air Bag units which is not carried out in accordance with these procedures could be in violation of laws in force on the subject.

Ordering instructions

If necessary, the devices should be requested, from time to time, from the After Sales Parts Division--Volvera using the V.O.R. procedure only because the Network must not keep stocks of these components. In any case, as mentioned previously, a register is kept, for internal movements, recording the module identification numbers and details of the vehicle (chassis number, registration date, model, etc.).

NOTE For foreign markets the local laws must be checked and the network notified.