EXHIBIT 23.4


We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated July 25, 1997 
with respect to the consolidated financial statements of the MOMO group included
in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1997, of BREED 
Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") in the Registration Statement on Form S-3 and
related Prospectus of the Company for the registration of 10,986,500 shares of
its common stock and the 6.50% Convertible Trust Preferred Securities of BTI
Capital Trust.


KPMG S.p.A.

Milan, Italy
March 17, 1998