Because they're 'light trucks'.  Different requirements.  Look at the
same vintage Baby Bronco or Blazer.  No 5 mph bumper there either. (Same
with my '84 AMC Eagle. Figure that one out!)

Jim

JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
>
> how vanagons were able to pass USDOT safety standards with non-functional
> bumpers is beyond me..
> chris