Although its primary function is to keep the door closed, the hook also contributes significantly to the vehicle’s structural safety.
- In the case of a side or frontal hit, the hook reinforces the door closure and prevents it from opening unexpectedly.
- This protects occupants by preventing the door from becoming removed or the vehicle’s structure from deforming.
- It also increases vehicle stability in the case of a collision by more evenly spreading the force of impact.
