Vehicle Airbags!!?

My boyfriend got into an accident around V-day in which the airbag deployed. Here's what his dad wants to do:

1. Cut out the airbag and put a metal plate in the steering wheel, then duct tape the hole.

2. Pop a hole in the airbag and shove it back in and duct tape the hole.

How do you suppose we convince him that is not safe and illegal to do? Everything we have told him he says is a crock of crap and refuses to listen.
You didnt say whether the airbag , when it deployed, caused your boyfriend harm. There isnt enough information in this question for anyone to give a sensible answer.

If the boyfriend was injured because of the airbag, then the automotive manufacturers arent doing their homework. The airbag is suppose to prevent injuries.
He might as well just remove the airbag altogether.....no sense keeping it there.


Answer:
Two issues.

First, is it legal to disable the airbags. That's something you can check online. Remember that laws vary by state.

Second, it it smart to disable the airbags. That's still a debatable point. Airbags cause a lot of damage that wouldn't occur without them. But they also stop a lot of damage that would occur without them. It all depends on the nature and scope of the accident.

Have him check the first point first. And find out from his insurance company how much his rates will go up if his car does not have airbags.