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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