1993 Buick Regal Owner's Manual - Page 58

Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash If you've hadcrash, a do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothingmay be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, asthey would be if worn during amore severe crash, thenyou need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean.you will have to have safety belt parts, like theretractor, replaced or anchoragelocations repaired -- even if the belt wasn't being used at thetime of the collision. Q=What'swrongwith a this? A: The belt is torn. h, . CAUTION: I II may not protect you a in ITorn or frayed beltsapart under impactforces. If I crash. They can rip a belt is torn or frayed, get new one right away. a A I 56