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a steering column designed to reduce injury in the event of a collision
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Vertical structural components that support the vehicle's body
Inflatable bag that deploys in the event of a collision to reduce injury risk
A safety feature that can be retrofitted to certain vehicle models
System that reduces seat belt force on occupants above a certain threshold
System that tightens seat belts in the event of an accident
the ability of a vehicle's body to resist deformation and maintain its shape
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Historical mailing list · Thu, 2 Oct 1997 07:27:00 -0500
...I had to remove the steering column once and the bolts were relitlvly expensive but at maybe $2 each its cheap safety.
Historical mailing list · Wed, 8 May 2002 21:28:32 -0700
...This seems like a safety hazard to me - it seems like the upper steering column could easily disengage with the lower during a bump...
Historical mailing list · Tue, 8 Oct 2002 21:46:34 +1300
...it'd certainly make the steering much more precise. I intend to fit a Toyota car steering column anyway, so my switchgear will be...
