Seat airbags have complicated the work of many auto upholstery professionals, who are concerned that if they repair seat covers and the airbags underneath don’t deploy correctly they could be held liable. Until recently, the issue was largely limited to front-seat backrests. However, in recent years, automakers have also begun installing airbags in rear-seat base cushions. … [Read more...] about Should We Not Resew Backseats Either?
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Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
For good reason, many auto upholstery shops have become wary of repairing car seats, door panels and other interior components that have airbags built inside: If the seams don’t open properly, the airbags may not deploy in time, leaving passengers vulnerable to injury and shops liable for damages. However, equipment is available to ensure stitches open. Among the best is the … [Read more...] about Sewing Airbag Seams with Durkopp Adler
Florida Trim Shop Busted for Fake Airbags
Aristides Santiesteban of Mas Interior Repairs in Hialeah, Florida, was charged last week with three felony counts of installing fake or junk-filled airbags — putting his customers' lives at risk and earning him permanent spot in The Hog Ring's "Hall of Shame." … [Read more...] about Florida Trim Shop Busted for Fake Airbags
Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy
Last year, we reported on the controversial "do not resew" tags that Nissan is attaching to seat covers in every one of its new cars. The automaker had implemented the restriction without giving an explanation as to why it had been put in place or what other repair options were available to independent auto trimmers. … [Read more...] about Leaked: Nissan ‘Do Not Resew’ Policy
Nissan Answers ‘Do Not Resew’ Inquiries
Earlier this year, we reported on Nissan’s controversial use of “do not resew” tags on new vehicle seat covers. Nissan had implemented the restriction without giving an explanation as to why it had been put in place or what other repair options were available to auto trimmers. Not even SEMA was able to get the automaker to comment on the issue. Well, after months of no … [Read more...] about Nissan Answers ‘Do Not Resew’ Inquiries
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