Checking
Your
Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.
Look for any loose
parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts 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
a right front 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
an accident. 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.
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