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LEATHER CRAFT: Fire-Tested, Airbag-Ready and Ready for You to Install

May 26, 2025 By Naseem Muaddi

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If you’ve been searching for an interior upholstery solution that checks every box — style, safety and solid performance — LEATHER CRAFT just gave you one more reason to take a closer look. … [Read more...] about LEATHER CRAFT: Fire-Tested, Airbag-Ready and Ready for You to Install

Ford and Mazda Issue ‘Do Not Drive’ Alerts for 457,000 Cars

August 28, 2024 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Ford and Mazda have issued "Do Not Drive" alerts for more than 457,000 vehicles that have not yet had their airbags fixed after several Takata recalls. … [Read more...] about Ford and Mazda Issue ‘Do Not Drive’ Alerts for 457,000 Cars

Subaru is Selling Shopping Bags Made from Airbag Fabric

May 24, 2023 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Subaru and automotive parts manufacturer Toyoda Gosei have partnered to create a line of reusable shopping bags made from discarded airbag fabric. … [Read more...] about Subaru is Selling Shopping Bags Made from Airbag Fabric

In The Shop: Understanding Side Impact Airbags

October 14, 2019 By Nadeem Muaddi

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Check out the November 2019 issue of The Shop magazine to read "Understanding Side Impact Airbags" — a MUST READ article for every automotive trimmer. … [Read more...] about In The Shop: Understanding Side Impact Airbags

Read This Before Sewing Airbag Seams

May 7, 2019 By Joseph Pavich

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One of the most heated debates in the auto upholstery industry is whether or not shops should repair seats equipped with side impact airbags (SIAB). … [Read more...] about Read This Before Sewing Airbag Seams

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