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 door opening.
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
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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