Grand AM V6-3300 3.3L (1992)
Air Bag: Technical Service Bulletins
SIR Passenger Modules - Dealer Handling/Return
Bulletin Number: 93-9-5
Reference Number: 209006R
Publish Date: 12/92
Subject:
DEALER HANDLING/RETURN OF SIR PASSENGER INFLATOR MODULES
Models Affected:
1992-93 ALL MODELS WITH PASSENGER-SIDE SIR
This bulletin is being revised to add the 1993 model year, correct the applicable model years. This bulletin cancels and replaces bulletin 92-9-23 issued
6/92. Please discard bulletin 92-9-23.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and most state governments regulate the transportation of uninstalled Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (
SIR) passenger inflator modules. While new, uninstalled service parts can be shipped as a flammable solid under a special exemption, undeployed
passenger inflator modules removed from a vehicle do not currently qualify under this exemption.
Until further notice, undeployed passenger inflator modules removed from the vehicle are to be retained. Undeployed passenger inflator modules must
not be disposed of due to hazards that could result from unwanted deployment if the inflator is mishandled. Additionally, undeployed inflators contain
sodium azide, a potentially hazardous substance which is hermetically sealed in a metal container in the inflator. During deployment, the sodium azide
undergoes a chemical reaction which converts it to harmless nitrogen gas. Deployed inflator modules (i.e., those deployed during a frontal crash) can be
disposed of through normal service part disposal procedures.
It is anticipated that further directions will be provided soon so that the undeployed passenger inflator modules can either be returned in accordance with
applicable regulations, or safely deployed at the dealership.