Autoliv Aftermarket >Safety Issues >>Seat Belt Safety Checklist

Tongue and Buckle Assembly
Pass	Fail	Check the engagement of tongue and buckle. The buckle and tongue assembly should securely latch together with no freeplay (limited movement).
Pass	Fail	The tongue should eject actively when released.
Pass	Fail	There should be no visible cracks on the buckle and the buckle cover must be intact.
Pass	Fail	The tongue should have no metal deformation, webbing marks, or visible cracks on metal or plastic sections.

Retractor
Pass	Fail	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.
Pass	Fail	The retractor should lock if the webbing is pulled out suddenly.

Webbing
Pass	Fail	The webbing should be securely attached to its end fittings displaying no stretching or pulled stitching.
Pass	Fail	The webbing should be flat throughout its entire length.
Pass	Fail	Look for plastic burn marks, frayed stitching and any signs of rippling.
Pass	Fail	Look for fading - exposure to sunlight can reduce the strength by up to 50%.

Anchorage
Pass	Fail	Ensure all anchorages are free from corrosion and securely fastened to the vehicle structure.
Pass	Fail	All mounting points should not show any signs of deformation.