richard 384 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 your missing the point, Its a new safety device that's evolving over time . things change . How does an airbag fitted in 1984 for example meet the requirements of today Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 I don't think I am missing the point. You are free to replace your own airbags. The rest of us are free to do the same. If we are worried about our vehicles safety, or safety systems, we are free to buy a newer better engineered vehicle. You cannot retrofit newer airbag technology to an older vehicle. In your 1984 example any "new" airbag would be old stock (unless you want to restart manufacture of old obsolete airbag technology) and so would be past your supposed age related safety point. If it became known that "old" airbags would be unlikely to work, despite passing their self check whenever the vehicle is started (per WOF requirement), then maybe your point is valid. Until then, the 1984 airbag is considered to meet todays requirements as it is assumed to be totally functional, and because it was fit for purpose when it was manufactured- note this is in line with the rationale that allows classic cars on our roads, despite no crumple zones, headrests, seatbelts, collapsing steering columns, traction control... or airbags. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted August 31, 2017 On 30/08/2017 at 4:46 PM, richard said: so what happens when a car gets to say 40 yrs old and has the same air bags. When you hit something, you don't get a "BANG" and a soft cushion... your steering wheel farts and you whack you face on it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 9, 2017 Wife phoned Auckland City BMW last week to book her E46 Touring in and was given the choice of days next week, so not a massive wait and that is to change at least one bag over. And it's an import as well... Even got a letter from BMW NZ (lol) ages ago that it needed doint, finally got around to booking it in with the dealer. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted September 15, 2017 It turned out our E46 was one of the ones that has both the drivers and passengers bag affected, so they were both swapped over, covers replaced and car was given a very good clean inside and out. They even pointed out a couple of issues that needed attention which was a bonus as I had missed them during the last service. All free of charge, on an imported car, and no special treatment for me as it was all done by my wife. So, to keep on like a broken record, if you are in doubt contact your local dealer with your chassis number and they will be able to let you know, and book you in as soon as they can, part availability permitting. The latest update I have heard is that there has just been a new list of over 2 and half MILLION additional BMW vehicles affected released from Munich, which has been filtered and sent to the NZTA to see which of those are in New Zealand and find the owners details, so there will be another round of letters sent out very shortly. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3308 Report post Posted October 17, 2017 yep, I got the recall notice from BMW NZ for my 2002 e46 last week. will be visiting the website soon. it's already had front passenger bag replaced under recall, I guess now it's time for the driver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted October 19, 2017 Drivers airbag replaced in the Motorsport touring on Wednesday, good service from Coombes Johnson TGA 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
