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What is a Bumper Complete?
An automobile's bumper is the front-most or rear-most part, ostensibly designed to allow the car to sustain an impact without damage to the vehicle's frame or safety systems. While bumpers were originally constructed of heavy steel and held clear from the bodywork, they have evolved into light-weight structures of thermo-plastic or painted light metal — leaving them susceptible to damage from even light contact.
One of the most frequently replaced and repaired automobile parts is the bumper. Because a bumper is designed to protect other parts of a car (including safety systems such as steering, brakes and lights), it is almost always struck during front and rear-end crashes, the two most common forms of auto collisions. The term "fender-bender" has come to mean a low-speed crash only involving bumpers, a frequent occurrence on today's congested roadways.
Stronger bumpers hold up better in crashes and need replacement less often. This saves consumers money both on replacement bumpers and insurance costs. Although heavier bumpers tend to be stronger, there is not a direct correlation between weight and strength. Some lighter-weight bumpers have held up much better in tests than comparable bumpers which are heavier.
Legislation
In 1973 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the first US bumper standards, requiring to be capable of sustaining a 5 mile-per-hour (MPH) frontal crash and a 2.5 MPH rear crash without damage to safety systems. In 1974, the standard for rear crashes was raised to 5 MPH. Phase I of the standard was first applied to model 1979 vehicles. In Phase II, beginning with 1980 models, the bumper itself could sustain only superficial damage in a 5 MPH crash.
Under pressure from auto makers, NHTSA revised the rules in 1982, lowering the front and rear protection standard to 2.5 MPH, and dropping the Phase II requirement altogether. At that time, NHTSA promised to conduct research and testing to provide consumers with accurate information on the quality of new car bumpers. NHTSA has not met this commitment. Consumers Union filed a 1986 petition requesting the restoration of the Phase II standard and disclosure of bumper strength information. In 1990, NHTSA rejected that petition.
By the late 1980's the design of bumpers evolved into largely hidden elements concealed by a single thermoplastic, painted fascia, again establishing itself as a stylistic rather than genuinely protective element.
Legal issues
In many jurisdictions, bumpers are legally required on all vehicles for safety reasons. The height and placement of bumpers may be legally specified as well, to ensure that when vehicles of different heights are in an accident, that the smaller vehicle will not slide under the larger vehicle.
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