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Topic: Vehicle safety devices · Nº 232 / 691

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¿Es recomendable revisar el funcionamiento del cinturón de seguridad después de sufrir un accidente grave?

Is it advisable to check that the seat belt works properly after a serious accident?

  • ANo, es un elemento de seguridad que no es necesario revisar nunca.No, it is a safety device that never needs to be checked.
  • BSí, puede haberse deteriorado el trenzado a los sistemas de anclaje.Yes, the webbing or the anchorage systems may have been damaged.
  • CSólo si el cinturón no ha funcionado correctamente durante el accidente.Only if the seat belt did not work properly during the accident.
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Correct answer

  • BSí, puede haberse deteriorado el trenzado a los sistemas de anclaje.Yes, the webbing or the anchorage systems may have been damaged.
Explanation

Yes. In a serious accident the seat belt takes very large forces, and the webbing, the pretensioner or the anchorages may be damaged even if it looks fine. It should be checked at a garage and replaced if necessary.

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