U.S. – CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION
UNITED STATES
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
(NHTSA) recommends that car seats be replaced
following a MODERATE or SEVERE collision in order
to ensure a continued high level of collision protection
for child passengers.
Car seats do not automatically need to be replaced
following a MINOR collision. NHTSA defines a MINOR
collision as ALL of the following:
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The vehicle was able to be driven away from the
collision site; AND
•
The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not
damaged; AND
•
No vehicle occupants were injured; AND
•
There is no visible damage to the car seat; AND
•
The airbags (if present) did not deploy.
NEVER
use a car seat that has been involved in a
MODERATE or SEVERE collision.
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CANADA – CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION
CANADA
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DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF
IT HAS BEEN IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
•
Transport Canada designates that you MUST
replace this child restraint if it has been involved
in a collision, even if you cannot see visible
damage. A damaged child restraint may not
protect your child in a future collision.
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