Used Pyrotechnic Components (850-2528)

Publication date: 2005-02-01
Reference number: 850-2528

USED PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 850-2528, Date of Issue: February 2005

SAAB:	All Saab cars equipped with an airbag system
MARKET:	All

Used pyrotechnic components

All Saab cars equipped with an airbag system.

When replacing pyrotechnic components, e.g. airbags and belt tensioners, new spare parts must always be used for safety reasons.

The reasons that used pyrotechnic components must not be fitted are as follows:

Each component is tuned and coordinated with other safety features in the car such as seatbelts, steering wheel, seats and dashboard. Incorrect handling can result in the wrong component being installed which will then not function optimally with other safety features. For this reason, always check which part number is valid for the new spare part.
To ensure that a pyrotechnic component is not re-used from car to car. This could mean that the component would be used for a longer time than that for which it was designed
When handling used components it cannot be guaranteed how the part was handled and stored. Storage and handling instructions must be observed.
When handling used components, there is no scope for traceability in the event of any campaigns.
In order to prevent the sale of stolen pyrotechnic components.

Not affected.

Information only.