Abstract: A remote control assembly for operating an audio component in a motor vehicle includes a steering wheel having a front side and a back side, and a control for operating a function of the audio component located on the back side of the steering wheel such that a driver's finger can operate the control.

Abstract: The reaction canister of a passenger-side motor vehicle airbag module is extruded with a groove in at least one side wall forming a thinned section running the length of the canister. This creates a weakened and bendable region which allows the side wall to buckle under an impact through the instrument panel of the vehicle. This buckling absorbs impact energy, avoiding or reducing injury to the occupant.

Abstract: A remote control assembly for operating an audio component in a motor vehicle includes a steering wheel having a front side and a back side, and a control for operating a function of the audio component located on the back side of the steering wheel such that a driver's finger can operate the control.

Abstract: An airbag module installed in a vehicle comprises a deployment door which comprises a face panel which covers the open top of a reaction canister and is positioned at an opening in the instrument panel of the vehicle and further comprises key and keyway connecting structure for securely holding the deployment door to the reaction canister before and during deployment of an airbag. This connecting structure allows limited movement of the deployment door in three directions with respect to the reaction canister and thus permits adjustment of the position of the face panel of the deployment door to obtain accurate fit and finish at the instrument panel. In preferred embodiments the invention further comprises structure for immovably fixing the position of the deployment door at the instrument panel after the deployment door has been adjusted.