Hi,
There is a ruling by the NHTSA which allows for an AirBag Exemption Waiver under certain circumstances. This, along with other legislation requires that a Manufacturer install an ON/OFF switch for the Passenger side Air Bag(s).
There are a number of requirements to be met when applying for this waiver. One is that there is no rear passenger seat for children, another is that the child may need constant monitoring, both of these could apply in this instance.
There are also a number of exemptions for the Manufacturers as well, so you really have to hold it up to the light (which I have not done) to see if it's of any help.
But, on the Face of it, it would appear that a Dealer would be required to install such a device for free if you have the NHTSA Waiver. It might be worth checking out. See:
http://www.autopedia.com/html/Airbag/rule/section08.html and
http://www.autopedia.com/html/Airbag/rule/section09.html
Hope this helps...
Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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