Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If
you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if
the belts were stretched, as they would be
if
worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If
you ever see
a
label on the driver’s or the right front
passenger’s safety belt that says
to
replace the belt, be
sure
to
do
so.
Then the new belt will be there to help
protect you
in
a
collision.
You
would see
this
label on
the belt near the latch plate.
If
belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage
also
may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary even
if
the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of
the collision.
If
your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special
part
of
the safety belt that goes through the seat to the
adjuster may need to be replaced.
If
an
air bag inflates, you’ll need
to
replace
air
bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier
in
this section.
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