
Importance of well-functioning seat belts and signs of when to replace them
Importance of well-functioning seat belts: Before starting the vehicle, it is essential to take a few seconds to put on the seat belt correctly.
To understand the importance of wearing a seat belt, it is necessary to know what happens inside a car in the event of an accident. When there is a crash, two impacts occur in the vehicle: the first is the collision itself and the second is the collision of the occupants with the car itself, which can throw them out of it. Consider that when a collision occurs, the car stops suddenly but the passengers continue traveling at the same speed and the impact can be fatal.
It has been proven to be the most effective element in preventing the consequences of traffic accidents. The correct use of seat belts doubles the chances of surviving a collision and saves lives. The purpose of its use is to minimize injuries in the event of a crash, preventing the passenger from hitting hard or sharp elements inside the car, other passengers or being “thrown out” as a consequence of the impact.
Top six reasons to always wear your seat belt
1- Prevents the body from striking the vehicle structure. An impact against some element inside the vehicle at a speed of 50km/h is equivalent to the intensity of a blow against the ground after falling from a height of 20 meters.
2- Avoids being thrown out of the vehicle. The belt immobilizes the occupant of a car in the seat for the duration of the accident, minimizing physical damage after the accident. Explore Seat Belt for the Honda Civic online for the most competitive discounts available to our esteemed clients
3- Reduces the risk of death in one out of two accidents. By preventing the body from being ejected in the event of an impact, it reduces the risk of a fatal accident by 50%.
4- Avoid fines. The use of seat belts is mandatory by law. In addition to avoiding the corresponding fine in case of not using it, you can avoid a major tragedy.
5- Keeps the user in the correct driving position. The driving position is key to the driver's ability to react to any unforeseen event. Find a variety of seat belts for your car, including ones that fit a 2001 2002 Honda Civic Sedan Front Right Passenger Side Seat Belt Retractor OEM, 2008 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Front Right Passenger Seat Belt Retractor
6- It is the number one safety device in cars. Not wearing a seat belt can be fatal, even on short trips and at low speeds. Visite our 2012 Ford Focus Sedan Front Right Side Seat Belt Retractor
When should I replace my seat belts?
As has been proven, the use of seat belts saves lives, but only when they function properly, even with normal use, seat belts can fail over time. It is important to periodically check seat belts for damage due to wear and tear.
Any damage to the seat belt webbing, mechanisms and mounting hardware puts your health at risk. A cut in the seat belt webbing as small as 5 mm can significantly reduce its performance in an accident. The tongue and buckle assembly and retractor should also function properly and be undamaged.
If the seat belt webbing is frayed, loose or stretched, or has any cuts, we recommend replacing the entire assembly. Damage to the seat belt webbing can also be a sign of damage to the retraction mechanism. If the webbing is noticeably discolored or bleached, it may have reduced tensile strength. Over time, exposure to sunlight can significantly reduce the strength of your webbing and leave you at risk.
If your seat belt does not retract smoothly, it may not adequately protect you in the event of an accident. The seat belt tongue and buckle assembly should fit securely without slack and eject with a spring action. In addition, the mounting or anchoring elements of your seat belt must not corrode or deform and must be securely fastened to your vehicle.
Some seat belts will have a label on the base that says REPLACE BELT or something similar when they have reached the end of their useful life, and some car models will flash the seat belt indicator if they detect damage to the seat belts. If your seat belts tell you to replace them, you should listen.
Seat belts, like safety seats and air bags, are single-use safety items. Seat belts are designed to operate only once to protect the passenger in the event of an accident. If your vehicle has been in an accident in which the seat belt pretensioner was activated, you should replace the seat belt. The signs of pretensioner activation are obvious: the seat belt control cover will deform due to the explosive force, the buckle will sag and become low, and the retractor mechanism will be damaged or stop working. Your old seat belts are useless after an accident. They will not protect you and the entire assembly must be replaced before you can drive or ride as a passenger safely.
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Even if your vehicle has never been involved in an accident, wear and tear over years of use may have made your belts not as effective as they should be. In addition to damage caused by normal wear and tear, there are other factors that can increase the rate of seat belt deterioration:
- Exposure to fine dust and particles can deteriorate exposed seat belt mechanisms. If your vehicle is commonly found in off-road environments, coastlines and areas that experience sandstorms, it may be at increased risk of malfunction.
- Excessive exposure to light can damage seat belt webbing and exposed plastic parts. If you own a convertible or keep it parked outside, make sure that the seat belt webbing does not fade or discolor, and that the plastic buckles and retractor housing do not become brittle from the sun's harmful UV rays.
- Seat belts that are commonly used to restrain a car seat can deteriorate at a faster rate than normal. Abnormal tensioning of seat belts over prolonged periods can damage the retractors and stretch the straps.
- Frequent buckling and unbuckling can wear out the locking mechanism. If you use your vehicle for deliveries or constantly get in and out of your seat for any other reason, these parts will wear faster.
- Manipulation or damage to the mechanism or straps by children or animals.
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