MAN 85600009051 Safety Belt

Description

The MAN 8560009051 is a safety belt designed to secure occupants in a vehicle, contributing to passenger safety during collisions or sudden stops. This seat belt is used as a critical component within a vehicle's interior seating system. It’s engineered for reliable restraint and durability, providing peace of mind and enhanced protection for vehicle occupants. This safety belt measures 93 x 130 x 165 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

Well, a safety belt, or seatbelt as most people call it, does a few things. Primarily it restrains you during a collision. It’s designed to hold you securely in your seat, preventing you from hitting things inside the vehicle—the steering wheel, dashboard, windshield—or even being ejected from the vehicle altogether. Newer belts also have pretensioners which tighten the belt instantly in a crash, and load limiters that release a little bit of belt webbing to reduce the force on your chest. Think of it as managing the energy of the impact. It’s a core safety component, honestly. It works with the airbags and the vehicle’s frame. The frame absorbs some impact energy, the airbags cushion you, and the seatbelt keeps you in the proper position to benefit from both of those things. It’s really a system, but the belt is the direct connection keeping you secure. It’s not something to mess with or ignore.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

It’s simple, really. It saves lives and reduces injuries. Without a functioning seatbelt, you're relying on sheer luck. You'll notice if a seatbelt is damaged—frayed webbing, a buckle that doesn’t latch properly, or a retractor that doesn’t work smoothly—so get it checked out. It’s one of those things where you don’t think about it until you need it. And when you need it, you definitely want it working correctly. You can find replacement parts, even for older vehicles, at places like Fixparts Online if you’re doing a repair yourself. It's far better to be proactive and replace a questionable belt than to risk anything.

Warranty Information

MAN Safety Belt (MPN 85600009051) comes with a 1-year warranty.