- (a) The front bumper shall be furnished by chassis manufacturers as part of the chassis unless energy absorbing or other bumper options necessitate installation by the body manufacturer.
(b)
(1) Unless an energy absorbing bumper is used, the front bumper shall:
- (A) Be of pressed steel channel or equivalent material at least three-sixteenths inch (3/16") thick and not less than eight inches (8") wide (high);
- (B) Extend beyond the forward-most part of the body, grill, hood, and fenders; and
- (C) Extend to outer edges of the fenders at the bumper's top line.
- (2) Type A shall be to manufacturer standard.
(c) The front bumper, except breakaway bumper ends, shall be of sufficient strength to permit pushing a vehicle of equal gross vehicle weight without permanent distortion to the:
- (1) Bumper;
- (2) Chassis; or
- (3) Body.