its federally mandated...you will get in big **** if you remove it...and if your state has annual inspection you will fail no questions asked...not to mention its a life-saving safety device
i wouldnt worry about it just yet...if it gets worse then replace it..just keep in mind an airbag is about 800 bucks from a dealer(only place to get them)
today i did the cheapest but yet the most visually appealing improvement...i got rid of those gaudy ass tips that the PO had put on...now it looks like it did in 1968