Radian 3R, Instruction Manual

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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. In the U.S., car seats do not
automatically need to be replaced following a
MINOR
collision.
NHTSA defines a MINOR crash as one in which ALL of
the following apply:
• The vehicle was able to be driven away from the
crash site.
• The vehicle door nearest the car seat was not
damaged.
• None of the passengers in the vehicle sustained any
injuries in the crash.
• If the vehicle has air bags, the air bags did not deploy
during the crash;
and
• There is no visible damage to the car seat.
NEVER use a car seat that has been involved in a
MODERATE or SEVERE collision.