What action should you take to mitigate the risk from undeployed airbags?

What action should you take to mitigate the risk from undeployed airbags?

• A. Ignore the airbags and proceed.
• B. Disconnect the battery and avoid the deployment path.
• C. Cover the airbag area with tape.
• D. Turn off the engine and leave the scene.

Answer: (B)

Mitigating risk from undeployed airbags centers on removing power from the airbag system and staying clear of the areas where an airbag could deploy. The best action is to disconnect the vehicle battery to cut power to all airbag modules. This de-energizes the system and reduces the chance of an unintentional deployment during handling or rescue. Simply turning off the engine does not guarantee the airbags are de-energized, since stored energy in the system can remain. Stay away from the deployment path—around the steering wheel, instrument panel, glove box, and side curtain areas—while you work. Covering airbags or ignoring them does not neutralize the hazard and can create additional risks.

Mitigating risk from undeployed airbags centers on removing power from the airbag system and staying clear of the areas where an airbag could deploy. The best action is to disconnect the vehicle battery to cut power to all airbag modules. This de-energizes the system and reduces the chance of an unintentional deployment during handling or rescue.

Simply turning off the engine does not guarantee the airbags are de-energized, since stored energy in the system can remain. Stay away from the deployment path—around the steering wheel, instrument panel, glove box, and side curtain areas—while you work. Covering airbags or ignoring them does not neutralize the hazard and can create additional risks.