Thread: Just how safe is the W123?
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Old 07-01-2014, 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tjts1 View Post
This is the pretensioner mechanism. It uses a pyrotechnic device to tighten the seatbelt around you at the same instant that the airbag is deployed. It helps keep your body from sliding forward.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=RK9Aap7e8lA#t=99
Oh, thanks!
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