Delphi's First Prepackaged Airbag/Steering Wheel Featured on Smart Fortwo Vehicles

[jwight]

Delphi Focuses on Ease-of-Assembly Safety and Controls Systems for Daimler's Smart Vehicles
Release Date: November 17, 2008

TROY, Mich. — Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) is providing its first prepackaged driver side airbag assembly in the steering wheel for the Smart Fortwo vehicle made by Daimler. The steering wheel and airbag are usually shipped as separate components. Delphi is also supplying the passenger side airbag and passive occupant detection system for the fuel-efficient mini car.

In addition, Delphi supplies the steering wheel clock spring with integrated steering angle sensor, wash/wiper stalk, direction indicator stalk and selespeed switches on the steering wheel for the vehicle.

"Our prepackaged approach to the steering wheel and airbag contributes to the Smart Fortwo's quality and value by helping to reduce cost," said Beth Schwarting, lead executive for Delphi's Safety Systems Product Business Unit. "As one of the most highly interfaced systems in the vehicle, steering wheels need to be durable and stylish with the right functional feel. Our design provides the right features and style that uniquely fit the Smart Fortwo's interior and image."

The Smart Fortwo has a high-quality, two-spoke or three-spoke grain textured steering wheel to provide a sporty feel, fit and finish. The prepackaged airbag adds increased value and simplicity in the assembly process.

http://delphi.com/news/pressReleases/pr_2008_11_17_001/

[Dunerunner]

I'm glad there is a little bit of the US in our smarts. Great for the Troy Michigan production facility!!

[BigWarpGuy]

It makes it even more of an 'international' car.