Although airbags save thousands of lives every year, they are potentially dangerous for children and other occupants who are sitting close to a deploying frontal airbag.

To reduce the risk for children, the vehicle manufacturers install airbag suppression systems. However, these systems have several drawbacks (e.g. high costs, low accuracy and complicated installation in the seat).

Autoliv has therefore developed an airbag that automatically releases pressure through safety vents in case the occupant is too close to the bag. If the occupant is at safe distance to the bag, two straps will be stretched and, as a consequence, cinch the vents to allow gas pressure to build up in the bag.

This Safety-Vent Airbag was introduced in 2006 in cooperation with Chrysler.