Interpretation ID: nht94-4.78

TYPE: INTERPRETATION-NHTSA

DATE: November 11, 1994

FROM: Barbara Kise

TO: Chief Consul

TITLE: Air bag in 1994 automobile

ATTACHMT: Attached to 1/9/95 letter from Philip R. Recht to Barbara Kise (A43; Std. 208; VSA 108 (9)(2)(A))

TEXT: Sir:

On July 27, 1994 I purchased a 1994 Oldsmobile with an air bag installed I am concerned about the powder that is ejected as a result of an accident.

I am a COPD patient and am on oxygen for this disease. I wonder if the air bag could be disconnected and just rely on my sear belts for safety purposes? With my emphysema and chronic bronchitis, I don't think my lungs could tolerate the residue from th e air bag. I would be willing to sign papers releasing everyone from responsibility of disconnecting the air bag

Sir, I would appreciate it very much if you could help me with this problem. Thank you for your cooperation

Sincerely,

Ms. Barbara Kise