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  1. Nathan

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    #2 Nathan, Mar 13, 2012
    Lawyers.

    That's why don't have one here in the states.

    But with that said I realize how easily this thread can go to hell debating the legal system and some of the sharks that swim in those waters.

    I trust we'll stay out of that pond please.
     
  2. Firebro17

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    #5 Firebro17, Mar 13, 2012
    Yes. My '99 Dodge pickup I used to drive at work had an on/off switch for the passenger air bag. Not sure what year exactly it was that they went to sensors, but it was a good step forward in my opinion.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Mar 14, 2012
    Bean counters & lawyers me thinks....
     
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    #8 Ernesto, Mar 14, 2012
    And I thought we didn't get the switch because we would smash our hands turning it off while closing the door..
     
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    #9 Jason Montague, Mar 14, 2012
    THREADJACK.............The definition of a SHAME: a bus load of lawyers going over a cliff with one empty seat:lol::Thumbsup: NOW BACK TO THE THREAD!

    Jason
     
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    #3 Metalman, Mar 13, 2012
    I was thinking it strange only because I seem to remember some US vehicles could have the bag switched off with the ignition key and it would automatically re-arm with a new ignition cycle.....
     
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    #4 ScottinBend, Mar 13, 2012
    Up until a few years ago you could switch off the passenger side airbags. But then the feds decided we had to have the seat sensors.....
     
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    #7 Rated_R, Mar 14, 2012
    Its due to two-seaters/roadsters/single cab trucks and baby seats pure and simple. As an example. My previous vehicle was a 2000 GMC Sonoma single cab. I had an airbag switch. My parents had a 2000 GMC Jimmy. Same thing but with more doors and cargo room. Theirs didn't have the switch.