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.