# Make Inoperative Exemptions; Retrofit On-Off Switches for Air Bags
> **US Department of Transportation** · Final rule. · Published 2012-08-30 · Effective 2012-08-30 · 77 FR 52619
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-21468
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of Transportation
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 52619
- **CFR reference:** 49 CFR 595
- **Publication date:** 2012-08-30
- **Effective date:** 2012-08-30
- **DOT docket:** Docket No. NHTSA-2012-0078
## Abstract

NHTSA has a regulation that permits motor vehicle dealers and repair businesses to install retrofit on-off switches for air bags in vehicles owned by or used by persons whose request for a switch has been approved by the agency. This regulation is only available for motor vehicles manufactured before September 1, 2012. This document extends the availability of this regulation for three additional years, so that it applies to motor vehicles manufactured before September 1, 2015.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/08/30/2012-21468/make-inoperative-exemptions-retrofit-on-off-switches-for-air-bags)
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