Crash Recovery System


Frequently Asked Questions about the Crash Recovery System

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Q: What is the purpose of the Crash Recovery System (CRS)?
A: The Crash Recovery System is a mobile safety information database for rescue workers all over the world. Via the system the user has access to important safety information like locations, photos and deactivation procedures of airbags, SRS components and gas generators from the inflatable curtain airbags, seatbelt pretensioners, batteries, gas struts, reinforcements and fuel tank. In addition, also simple but practical information about how to unlock the hood or trunk and how to adjust the steering column or seat is available.
General
Q: Where do customers normally use the CRS?
A:
  • In a command vehicle with a docking station.
  • At the emergency service center (dispatch center).
  • On a mobile computer by the incident commander.
  • During firefighter training days.
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Q: Which vehicles are included in the Crash Recovery System database?
A: All European (left-hand drive) cars and trucks, all United Kingdom (right-hand drive) cars introduced 1998 and later as well as all North American cars. The databases contain all vehicles sold in the specific market with at least one (optional) airbag.
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Q: What kind of license model is used for the CRS software?
A: The CRS user pays a certain fee per year for the use of the software and databases included (renting model). The duration of the subscription may include multiple years. When the subscription period has ended, the software will automatically stop functioning and access to the databases is no longer possible.