What is a mercury warning label?

Mercury is a highly toxic substance and precautions must be taken when discarding old parts with mercury in them or installing new mercury-containing parts. This labels comes on most new vehicles because there is mercury found in parts such as H.I.D. headlamps, video/ camera displays, and navigation displays. The text on a mercury warning label is generally the same across the different manufacturers. Here's some sample text that can be found on a Chrysler vehicle containing mercury.

 

 

 

"This vehicle may include mercury --- added

devices installed by the manufacturer:

*Video Display

*Navigation/Camera Display

*H.I.D. Headlamps

Remove devices before vehicle disposal.

Upon removal of devices please reuse,

recycle or dispose as hazardous waste."

 

 

 

What is an SRS airbag warning label?

Airbag SRS (Safety Restraint Systems) save lives but if someone is sitting improperly in a seat they can also be fatal. Airbag SRS warning stickers will tell the users of improper ways to sit and where the airbags can be located. Airbag location can also be marked by an SRS badge or logo.

 

Why should you replace mercury and airbag SRS warning labels?

Replacing all vehicle warning labels is always recommended but be aware of law requiring airbag SRS labels. If you are a body shop, collision repair shop or paint shop and work on vehicles that need new labels, do not neglect that fact as you could be held accountable for injures or deaths that may occur if the vehicle gets in another accident down the road. On one hand mercury warning label replacement is important to ensure proper work precautions are taken when working with such devices. On another, when finally disposing these vehicles it it essential to have these mercury devices taken out and disposed of properly, as it is can be hazardous to people and our environment.

 

Where to order replacement warning stickers

Warning stickers like the mercury and airbag SRS labels are alot less specific then labels such as VIN, VECI emissions, and tire pressures, so they can be found quite easily. However the quality does not always match OEM standard. Vin's Labels uses weatherproof and tamper proof labels, and with same day shipping you'll get your replacement warning labels in 1-3 days.