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Question 5831

After an accident, is it advisable to replace the seat belt if it has deteriorated?

  1. Yes, because the webbing may have lost its effectiveness or the anchorage systems may have broken.
  2. No, because its effectiveness has been tested.
  3. No, it is a safety element that must never be replaced.
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Correct answer: Yes, because the webbing may have lost its effectiveness or the anchorage systems may have broken.

Yes. After an accident, have the seat belts checked at a repair shop even if they look intact. The belt webbing may have lost its effectiveness, and the anchorages may have damage you cannot see. If they are damaged, replace them. In the image, the car has just crashed and the airbags have deployed.

Campaña vigilancia y control sistemas de retención. Cinturones de seguridad y Sistemas de retención infantil · Manual II. Cuestiones de Seguridad Vial