None of the regulations or statutes administered by NHTSA require manufacturers to provide a lifetime warranty for seat belts. However, NHTSA has the authority to require manufacturers to replace seat belts under certain circumstances.

Any Honda dealership within North America is required to replace or repair the belts free of charge. There should be no charge to you for inspection or replacement costs.

Seat belts that fail to function properly are covered for the useful life of the vehicle. Honda will repair or replace any body panel on your vehicle that rusts from the inside out. This coverage extends for 5 years with no mileage limit.

The cost of the parts is about $50 to $100 while the cost of the labor is about $100 to $125. You may be able to reduce the labor if you can find a cheap enough mechanic in your area or simply enlist the help of a buddy that likes to work on cars.

Replacing the entire seat belt assembly on your vehicle is easier then replacing a single part. When you opt to replace the entire seat belt, you do not need to take apart the old pieces to insert a new belt or to fix a broken retractor. Replacing a seat belt can be accomplished in a short amount of time.

Some safety experts advise having seat belts inspected and possibly replaced after 10 to 15 years of use. One can never tell how older seat belts will stand up in the event of an accident. If the seat belts have a built-in indicator, verify that they have not been stretched during regular wear to warrant replacement.

You probably should not dye seatbelts that are intended to be used. If they have faded in the sun, the fibers may have been damaged by the sun as well, so it is best to replace them with new seat belts, which can better be trusted. You cannot dye polyester with all-purpose dyes, acid dyes, or reactive dyes.

Although universal, not all belts are the same. AutoZone has an ample selection of lengths and styles to get you fitted correctly. Remember, it’s important to properly measures existing seat belts and compare to replacements to ensure fitment since certain styles may not match existing hardware, mounts or mechanisms.

All pregnant women must wear seatbelts by law when travelling in cars. Mother and unborn child are both safer in a collision if a lap and diagonal seatbelt is being worn correctly. Lap Belts. Although lap belts are not recommended for pregnant women, they are safe and suitable for other adult passengers.

The shoulder belt should lie snug across the shoulder and chest, and not cross the neck or face. Never let a child put the shoulder belt under an arm or behind the back because it could cause severe injuries in a crash. Keep your child in the back seat because it is safer there.

The first seat belt law—federal law Title 49 of the United States Code, Chapter 301, Motor Vehicle Safety Standard—took effect in 1968. The law required manufacturers to fit seat belts into vehicles. In 1984 New York became the first state to mandate that drivers use a seat belt.