Description / Abstract:
1. Scope--The recommendations in this SAE Information Report apply to
structural integrity, performance, driveability, and serviceability of
personally licensed vehicles not exceeding 10 000 lb GVWR. While many
of these recommendations may have application to other vehicles, such
as those used in paratransit operations, the contents of this document
are not directed at these types of vehicles.
1.1 Purpose--The purpose of this document is to:
a. Provide engineering direction to vehicle modifiers that does not
limit innovation.
b. Suggest minimum acceptable performance criteria that maintain OEM
design intent, allowing consumers and third party payers the ability to
obtain equipment that meets or exceeds these minimum acceptable
performance criteria.
c. Provides general recommendations on the vehicle modification process
and recommendations on specific vehicle modifications.