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Checking Your
Restraint Systems
Vow and then, make sure all your belts,
mckles, latch plates, retractors,
Inchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose
?arts or damage. If you see anything that
night 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
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I
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this?
Q: What's wrong with
A: The belt is torn.
,
Torn or frayed belts may not
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stretched, as they would be
if worn during
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protect you in a crash. They
a more severe crash, then you need new
IF
can
rip apart under impact forces.
If
'
belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them.
Collision damage also may mean you will
have to have safety belt parts, like the
retractor, replaced or anchorage locations
repaired
-
even if the belt wasn't being
used at the time of the collision.
L
a
belt-is torn or frayed, get a new
one
right
away.
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The model number on the replacement
belt must be listed on the safety belt you
want to replace.
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