Although an airbag can be vital in saving lives, in some cases it may be dangerous to have one installed as certain groups of people can be at risk of being seriously injured.
In 1997, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) allowed auto manufacturers to cut power back in airbags by 20 to 35 percent and then in 1998, dealers were allowed to install switches in vehicles which could deactivate the airbag.
Therefore those with certain medical conditions, either the driver or the passenger can have these switches installed but only if it is more dangerous for them to have an airbag than not to.
In addition to the medical conditions, the switch can be installed for those drivers who cannot position themselves at least 10 inches from the airbag and passengers who need to put a baby in a rear facing child seat in the front seat of the car as there is no rear seat or the rear seat is too small for the car seat.
In order to have the on off switch installed you need an authorization letter from the NHTSA which has to be taken to a dealer or repair shop.
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