Ever Wondered What the Small Button on Your Seat Belt Is For?

critical parts of a seat-belt system include the webbing, buckle, latch, retractor, anchors, and, depending on the vehicle, pretensioners and load limiters. These components are engineered to restrain occupants during collisions.

Because the button is usually made of plastic, it can sometimes crack, loosen, or fall off. If that happens, the buckle may continue reading …