GRAPEVINE, CALIFORNIA — A driver admitted to CHP inspectors that he had spotted a failed air bag the day before, ordered a replacement, and then decided not to wait for it to arrive before hitting the road.
The image shared by CHP Grapevine shows a visibly ruptured air bag on the truck’s suspension system — a clear safety defect that compromises the vehicle’s ability to maintain proper ride height, load distribution, and stability.
CHP used the stop as a reminder to drivers: pre-trip inspections exist for a reason. A known defect is not something to drive around while waiting for a part to show up.
“Don’t forget to check your airbags on the pre-trip inspection,” CHP Grapevine said.
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