Caution: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help avoid injury
and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced:
• Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision
serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags
and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in
use by people of adult size, but seat belt systems used to secure child restraints,
infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and top tether
anchorages. • Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components.
This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints
and LATCH system components, if any. • Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE"
or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace a
seat belt if only the child seat caution label is visible. • Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about its condition.
This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints,
LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers,
child restraints, and booster seats.
After a minor collision where no automatic restraint device was deployed, seat belt system replacement may not be necessary unless some of the parts are torn, worn, or damaged.
After any collision, verify that the pretentioners on the front seat belt retractor have not deployed.
- Pull the seat belt webbing.
- If you hear a grinding or a rattling, replace the retractor.
