Rear impacts

Rear impacts

Rear impacts may cause the seat belt pre-tensioners to deploy. If this occurs, both pre-tensioner units must be replaced. In addition, the following components should be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary:

• Seat frames
• Seat belts (retractors, webbing, tongue latching and body anchorage points)
• SRS DCU

Periodic replacement of SRS components

The performance of the propellants within airbags and pre-tensioners will deteriorate over a period of time. As a result, it is essential that the airbags and pre-tensioners are periodically replaced to maintain occupant safety. Airbags, seat belt pre-tensioners and the rotary coupler should be replaced at 15 year intervals.