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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