IB113B Vehicle Safety and Standards （ib 113 b的车辆安全标准）.pdf

IB-113B Vehicle Safety and Standards Information Bulletin Seat Belt Replacement Seat belts save lives…………… but only w hen they w ork properly. Occasionally seat belts do fail. Will your seat belt fail w hen you need it? You should replace a seat belt if there is evidence: • Of nicks on the webbing or other webbing damage • Of excessive wear and tear which comes with age • Of a malfunctioning buckle, retractor or fittings • That a particular seat belt was in use during a crash. If your vehicle is involved in a serious crash, you should consult with your car repairer as to whether to replace all seat belts that were occupied at the time. IB-113 (May 2015) Page 1 of 5 Seat belts are essential for safety Dont wait for an accident to occur before f inding out that your seat belt needed replacing. You should always replace the driver’s seat belt vehicle after it has been involved in a serious crash. You should also replace any other occupied seat belt in the crashed vehicle. It should be appreciated that damage to webbing and mechanism is often invisible to the eye. Vehicle ow ner’s obligations Vehicle owners have an obligation to ensure that all seat belts in their vehicle meet the requirements of the Australian Design Rules and other pertinent standards. Malfunctioning and deteriorated seat belts do not meet these standards. You should use the Seat belt Safety Checklist (below) on the back page of this publication to assist you in determining whether the seat belts in your vehicle are still f it for purpose. A defective seat belt is contrary to the regulations and the vehicle may be issued with a compliance notice (yellow sticker) and the owner, with a f ine. Seat belts wear out Seat belts should be che