Air Bag Light On problems of the 1999 Volvo S80

Air bag light came on. Had the car checked by a Volvo service garage. The technician said that the srs (supplemental restraint system) module needs to be replaced. I was informed the pyrotechnics in the seat belt system and the front air bags do not work until the module is replaced and programmed. The re-programming is a 'dealer only' service. This is a permanent safety failure which has life or death consequences if I am ever involved in an accident. Not corrected as of 03/08/10.

Air bag deployment caused an accident. There was an accident two week prior to deployment, no air bag deployed, and no major damage occurred. The front and dash air bags deployed on 4/29/05. No impact at time of deployment. Driver lost control and hit another vehicle. Air bag light came on as driver was reading message, and air bag deployed. Speed was 20 mph. There will be invoices, police report.