Seat Belt Safety Checklist
Tongue and Buckle Assembly
Check the engagement of tongue and buckle
The buckle and tongue assembly should securely latch together with no freeplay (limited movement)
The tongue should eject actively when released
There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact
The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks, or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections
Retractor
Pull the belt out as far as it will go then release it. The belt should return all the way to the retractor without sticking, gripping or stalling
The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly
Webbing
The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings displaying no stretching or pulled stitching
The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length
Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling
Look for fading as exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%
Anchorage
Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and securely fastened to the vehicle structure
All mounting points should not show any signs of deformation
