In 1984, the US government announced that cars produced after April 1, 1989 would be required to have driver-side airbags or automatic seat belts. Airbags were not mandatory on trucks until 1995.
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Here are links for more information:
http://www.365daysofmotoring.com/showonthisday/article/1310
https://www.geico.com/more/driving/auto/car-safety-insurance/why-should-you-wear-a-seatbelt/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seat_belt_laws_in_the_United_States
https://www.autosafety.org/history-seat-belt-development/
https://www.mcall.com/news/mc-xpm-1985-03-17-2453539-story.html
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