CAB Safety Restraint System - Inspection vehicle requires thorough inspection every 20,000 miles (32,000 km). If the vehicle is exposed to severe environmental or working conditions, more frequent inspections may be necessary. Factors contributing to reduced seat belt life: The seat belt system, including webbing, buckles, latches, and mounting hardware, endures heavy use in heavy-duty vehicles, much more than seat belt systems in passenger cars. All users should be aware of the factors contributing to this heavy use and reduced belt life. Heavy trucks typically accumulate twice as many miles as the average passenger car in a given time period.
Any seat belt system that shows cuts, fraying, extreme or unusual wear, significant discoloration due to UV (ultraviolet) exposure, abrasion to the seat belt webbing, or damage to the buckle, latch plate, retractor hardware or any other obvious problem should be replaced immediately, regardless of mileage. Seat and cab movement in trucks causes almost constant movement of the belt due to ride characteristics and seat design. The constant movement of the belt inside the restraint hardware and the potential for the belt to come in contact with the cab and other vehicle parts, contributes to the wear of the entire system. WARNING!
Failure to properly inspect and main- tain restraint systems can lead to in- jury or loss of life. Without periodic inspection and maintenance to de- tect unsafe conditions, seat restraint components can wear out or not pro- tect you in an accident. 5 Environmental conditions, such as dirt and ultraviolet rays from the sun, will reduce the life of the seat belt system. Due to these factors, the three-point safety belt system installed in your 5-78 Y53-6077-1B1 (03/17)