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Repairer Driven News: Car Seat Safety Awareness
I-CAR · April 12, 2023
Summary
This article highlights the importance of car seat safety awareness in collision repair, emphasizing the need to follow NHTSA and manufacturer guidelines for replacing child car seats after an accident. It also encourages shop employees to take Certified Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technician courses to ensure proper installation and safety compliance.
What to do on the job
Consult NHTSA guidelines and specific car seat manufacturer instructions to determine if a child safety seat must be replaced after a collision, and consider certified training for staff who handle installations.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the inspection, replacement, and billing of child car seats after a collision by referencing NHTSA guidelines and manufacturer requirements. It supports the necessity of certified training or sublet services for proper child seat handling to ensure post-collision safety and liability mitigation.
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