RENAULT AIR BAGS
June 1st, 2002
BY JONATHAN THOMSONRENAULT HOPES to enhance its reputation for safety through developments in passenger restraint systems, including a front seat "anti-slide airbag" and a "frontal airbag" for the rear seats.The French carmaker explained that although highly effective, existing double-pretensioners, (tightening the seatbelt from both ends on impact) "are not adaptable to all types of vehicles". As an alternative Renault has developed "an innovative" anti-sliding airbag for the two front seats. Housed inside the seat, it inflates in the event of an impact to "hold ...
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