SRS - Passenger Air Bag Deactivation Procedure
NUMBER: 08-032-05 REV. AGROUP: Electrical
DATE: December 2, 2005
THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES SERVICE BULLETIN 08-032-05, DATED JUNE 21, 2005, WHICH SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM YOUR FILES. ALL REVISIONS ARE HIGHLIGHTED WITH **ASTERISKS** AND INCLUDES AN ADDITIONAL NOTE, ADDITIONAL YEARS AND MODELS AND AN ADDITIONAL PART NUMBER.
**THIS DOCUMENT REFERENCES U.S. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS ONLY. FOR ALL OTHER COUNTRIES, PLEASE FOLLOW LOCAL LAWS GOVERNING AIR BAG DEACTIVATION .**
SUBJECT:
Passenger Air Bag Deactivation
MODELS:
**2006 (LE) 300/Touring (International Markets)**
**2004 - 2006 (LX)
2004 - 2006 (RS/RG) Town & Country/Caravan/Voyager
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN IS PROVIDED TO IDENTIFY THE PARTS AND PROCEDURES NECESSARY TO DEACTIVATE PASSENGER AIRBAGS AUTHORIZED BY NHTSA. PASSENGER AIRBAG DEACTIVATION IS A CUSTOMER PAY PROCEDURE, NOT COVERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE WARRANTY. THE COMPONENT PARTS ARE COVERED UNDER THE APPROPRIATE MOPAR PART WARRANTY.
DISCUSSION:
DaimlerChrysler Corporation is now offering a passenger airbag deactivation wiring package for the selected vehicles listed above. The wiring package is a kit containing all necessary parts and a detailed instruction sheet. In the U.S., under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's rule, consumers will be authorized for air bag deactivation by claiming they meet any of several criteria. Passenger airbag deactivation must not be installed without the vehicle owner presenting the NHTSA authorization letter. For more information concerning the authorization process and/or the authorization letter call NHTSA's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393. We encourage you (dealer) to install these wiring packages when the customer is interested in doing so and has the necessary NHTSA authorization.
PARTS REQUIRED:
DEACTIVATION/DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURE:
1. Before you install any passenger airbag wiring package for owners of air bag equipped vehicles, the owner must present to you an "Authorization Form" from the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), certifying the specific vehicle by its vehicle identification number. The authorization applies only to the vehicle identified and not to other vehicles that the owner may have.
2. The owner must complete the "Authorization to Install Air Bag On-Off Switch Release Agreement Form" available in DealerCONNECT. Reference: efiles, Service, TechCONNECT, Misc. Documents and printed on your dealership letterhead. Keep a copy for your records and make a copy for the vehicle owner.
3. Complete the NHTSA authorization form, and return it to NHTSA within seven days, making copies for the owners and your records.
NOTE:
ALL DEALER OWNED USED VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR PROPER AIRBAG OPERATION, i.e. NOT DEACTIVATED, PRIOR TO RESALE.
POLICY:
Information Only
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.