1994 Oldsmobile Achieva Owner's Manual - Page 45

1 Replacing Safety BeltsABer a Crash If you've had a crash, do need new you belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, asthey would be if worn during a more severe crash, thenyou need new belts. If you ever see alabel on aright front safety belt that says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new will belt be there to help protect you in an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate. If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safetybelt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, thespecial part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. I Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash.They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away. 43