CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION – CANADA
CANADA
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DO NOT USE THIS CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM IF IT HAS BEEN IN A
VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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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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CAR SEAT USE AFTER A COLLISION – UNITED STATES
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
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The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not damaged; AND
No vehicle occupants were injured; AND
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There is no visible damage to the car seat; AND
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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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