Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After A Collision

Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision

1. After a crash, the following safety belt components and attaching hardware must be inspected and tested to verify correct function at all seating positions. Components that do not operate correctly or pass all Functional Tests located in Component Tests of Safety Belt System must be replaced with new components.
- Retractors
- Buckles
- Safety belt shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped)
- Front safety belt buckle support assemblies (slide bar) (if equipped)
- Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature for child safety seats (passenger seating positions only)
- Child safety seat tether bracket assemblies
- Lower anchors and tethers for children
- Belt Tension Sensor (BTS) (if equipped)
- Inflatable safety belt systems (if equipped)

2. Before installing a new safety belt assembly, inspect all safety belt attaching points for damage and distortion. If the attaching points are damaged or distorted, the sheet metal must be restored to its original shape and structural integrity.
3. Install new safety belt(s) at any seating position(s) where safety belt deployment has occurred and the safety belt(s) were used.