Vehicle structure

Reasons for rejection

1. In the absence of specific permission in the manufacturer’s instructions, one of the following components has been repaired:

a) high strength steel bumper reinforcements

b) aluminium bumper reinforcements

c) structural fibre and composite bumpers

d) non-mechanical energy absorbers.

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation

• Land Transport Rule: Frontal Impact 2001
• Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Repair 1998.