OEM 2001 Jeep Cherokee Air Bag

2001 Jeep Cherokee Air Bag Parts and Q&A

• Q: What Steps Should Be Taken After an Air Bag Deployment on 2001 Jeep Cherokee?

  A: If a deployment takes place with a passive restraint system, the vehicle can no longer be used until every item on that list is replaced, as these parts are meant to be used just once and may look fine after deployment even if they are damaged. Other vehicle parts should be carefully observed and swapped out only after noticing harm. With the air bags deployed, you'll notice a powdery material on the interior, mostly from the charge that sets them off, although there could also be some sodium hydroxide powder that can irritate your skin, eyes, nose or throat. When cleaning up, make sure to line up by wearing safety glasses, rubber gloves and a shirt that covers your arms. If you experience skin irritation, gently run cool water over the area and if irritation to the nose or throat develops, go outside and breathe fresh air until it goes away; if problems continue, seek medical help. When supplemental air bags or seat belt tensioners are broken, they must be removed and discarded using Hazardous Substance Control System rules and broken air bags should be handled using the Hazard Waste Control System. State, provincial, local and federal rules require you to dispose of all non-deployed and deployed supplemental restraints safely and appropriately. To clean up, begin by extracting both air bags and both seat belt tensioners, following by using a vacuum around the interior from outside, slowly going in toward the car interior to avoid touching dirt. Remember to vacuum out the heater and air conditioning outlets, using the blower in its lowest speed to vacuum any powder coming out, followed by a second vacuum of the room to get all the residue.