G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag
Return Shipping Instructions
NOTICE:
These Instructions are for the G0W Front Passenger Air Bag Campaign only!
Do not use these instructions for any other air bag return program.

NOTE: As the shipper, you are responsible for proper packing and labeling on each air bag assembly being shipped. The person packaging the
air bag assemblies must have received hazardous material training per 49CFR §172.702 and §172.704, and the training records must be on file at
your dealership. The US Department of Transportation will impose substantial fines and/or penalties on the shipper if either packaging, labeling or
documentation is not properly prepared and a customer copy of bill of lading form is not kept on file for a minimum of 2 years.
IMPORTANT: Do not deploy any air bag assemblies. Return the used air bag assemblies according to the instructions below. The person packing
the used inflator/air bag assembles must read and follow the provided instructions.

Old air bag

Steel Case

Polyurethane

Cardboard box

Repacking the old airbag
a) Place the polyurethane in the center of the steel case.

b) Place the old air bag in the center of the case.

c) Fold over the urethane as shown and tuck the urethane between the air bag
and the case.

G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag
Return Shipping Instructions
d) Repeat on the other side.

NOTE: To allow the lid to close properly ensure that the urethane is
tucked between the airbag and the case. Ensure to tuck the urethane
all the way around the airbag to avoid contact with the case.

e) Slide the lid onto the case and ensure the lid engages the flange.

NOTE: Ensure that the lid fully engages the case flange on both sides.

f)

Place the steel case into the cardboard box.

G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag
Return Shipping Instructions
g) Close the box with tape.
NOTE: Store the old airbag in a cool and secure place until pickup can
be arranged.

Compliance Checks on Box
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Confirm UN Identification Number and the Proper Ship Name are legible and not
covered.
Confirm that Class 9 hazard label is not damaged or covered.
Make sure that the “Up Arrows” are pointed in the correct direction and the box is
not upside down.
Do not cover the “Up Arrows” or “Handle with Care” markings.
Do not cover UN Package specification markings.

Scheduling Package Pick Up:
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When an air bag module needs to be returned, contact TG Missouri via email address below to begin the return
process.
[email protected]

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TG Missouri will need the following information upon initial contact:
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Dealer name
Dealer address
Dealer contact information including email
Box and piece quantity to be returned

Contact Information:
If you have a question, need escalation for your shipping request or need to discuss an issue with a TG Missouri
representative, please use contact below:
Tanya Wilson (573) 547-1041 Ext. 5296
TG Missouri will contact Fed Ex to schedule the pick up at the dealer. All necessary shipping documents will have all
fields prepopulated and ready for the dealer to print out. TG Missouri will email the following shipping documents to
the dealer:
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Fed Ex Shipping Label
DDG Form (Declaration of Dangerous Goods). You will need to make 3 copies of the DDG Form in color.
MSDS Form

Dealers will need to print the documents and fix them to each package as per labeling instructions on the next page.

G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag
Return Shipping Instructions
Package Labeling:
Dealer will need to print documents and fix to each package.
Examples of the 3 documents are shown to the right.
MSDS and Declaration of Dangerous Goods (DDG) forms must be
placed together and fixed to the package in one of the two
following methods:
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Placed in a sealed clear pouch with the DDG form facing
out (3 copies in color).
Folded and clear taped to the box with the DDG form
facing out.

The MSDS does not need to be visible on the outside of the
package, only present with the Declaration of Dangerous Goods.
Shipping label must be clear taped to the package next to the DDG
and MSDS forms as shown in photo to the right.

Declaration of
Dangerous
Goods 3 copies

MSDS Sheet

Fed Ex Shipping
Label

G0W Prius Front Passenger Air Bag
Return Shipping Instructions