Child Restraint Re-use After Minor Crashes
NHTSA has made a change in previous policy regarding replacing child safety seats involved in a crash.
Below are links to help parents or caregivers understand the revision and the reasons behind it.
NHTSA Position
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Why NHTSA revised its position
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Video
- (transcript)
Replacement
Of Child Seats After A Collision
- (PDF
Format)
Insurance
Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Status Report - Tough Strong Durable
(PDF)
- Vol. 35, No. 4, April 15, 2000