an airbag bracket includes a self - fastening protrusion extending from a plate - like metallic base . the base includes a tongue onto which the protrusion is molded using a polymeric material . the base has at least one through - aperture onto which a fabric tail of an airbag unit may be wound . the base further includes a fastener aperture to receive there - through a fastener . the protrusion and fastener are mounted in respective holes or sockets in a body wall of a vehicle in order to mount the airbag system .