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201 messages, Last post on Mar 14, 2008 at 9:38 AM
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Replying to: rv65 (Sep 05, 2007 5:46 pm) |
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Replying to: mcq1 (Sep 05, 2007 5:18 pm) |
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Replying to: bjohnson2007 (Apr 23, 2007 4:11 pm) Heard they would but can't confirm. Not keen on tapping into new vehicle electronics if not available but will do if necessary. Thanks.
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Replying to: sunmail (Sep 06, 2007 8:27 pm)
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Replying to: oscar_gata (Sep 07, 2007 1:38 pm)
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I really love the ’07 and ’08 SF but from what I have researched, it appears the SF does NOT have a rollover sensor for the side airbags (i.e. no rollover airbags). Is this true? CRV and RAV4 do have this safety feature. For those who don’t know what rollover airbags are: A gyroscopic sensor(s) mounted in the vehicle is able detect when a vehicle rollover is imminent. If a vehicle rollover is imminent, the side-impact head air bags are typically triggered in combination with safety belt retractors to remove slack from the safety belt and keep the occupant(s) firmly in their seat. Rollover side-impact airbags are designed to: - Stay inflated longer to help protect the heads of the occupants during the rollover to compensate for the extended time associated with a rollover accident. - Protect the heads of the driver or passengers from hitting the interior of the vehicle during a rollover. - Reduce the chances of an occupant being ejected during a severe rollover accident. - Reduce the intrusion of glass or other vehicle components, such as interior trim, into the occupant area. I know the SF has received very high crash safety ratings; however, SUV’s do carry an increased risk of rollover and while one never expects to be in a rollover accident – I’m sure people who have been in rollover accidents never expected to be in one either. IMHO, having rollover airbags in a SUV is a must have. Does anyone else feel the same way or am I being too safety paranoid? Can someone else confirm if the no rollover airbag thing is true for SF? |
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Replying to: ejonavin (Sep 07, 2007 1:47 pm) |
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Replying to: jclevin (Sep 07, 2007 5:12 pm) I know that most companies are genuinely concerned about driver safety, but so long as there is a large financial incentive.... don't believe everything you hear. If you question whether there's $ involved, just read this piece from 2004- http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2004/jul/1056149.htm There ARE people who want rollover sensors required only so that they can make money. Whether that saves any lives is a different question.
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Replying to: crowart (Sep 08, 2007 6:13 pm) I wonder about rollover protection in the Santa Fe. |
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Replying to: mpuzach (Sep 05, 2007 11:40 am)
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