American Recycler Magazine Features Article on Use of Non-Deployed OEM Airbags

摘要

American Recycler magazine recently featured an interview with several different industry representatives on the use of non-deployed OEM airbags, including ARA CEO Michael E. Wilson. The author, Mike Breslin, noted that Wilson disagreed with a spokesperson from the scrap industry and emphatically stated recycled OEM airbags continue to be used throughout the U.S. and around the globe. Rebuilders and consumers faced with non-insurance covered claims, among others, are currently the top users of non-deployed OEM airbags. Wilson further noted that ARA strongly supports the reuse of non-deployed OEM airbags which have met specific industry standards and that those evaluated recycled airbag components are a safe, economically-smart repair alternative to restore vehicles to their pre-accident condition. ARA is pleased that after talking with many involved in this issue with differing opinions, Breslin ended the article with the following statements. "Practically, it seems a waste not to reuse undeployed airbags from vehicles being scrapped. The metal value of the canisters is negligible while the saving of using a recovered OEM airbag is substantial. Perhaps ARA and responsible used parts dealers have a solution ... a rigorous protocol for harvesting and storage, well-trained workers and meticulous documentation to the repair shop and the vehicle owner to assure that the correct OEM airbag replacement is installed."