Welcome and user privacy information glossary Steel Safety Cage - Surrounds and protects occupants. High-strength, reinforced steel safety cages absorb the energy created in a crash by bending without breaking.
Panels bend to absorb crash energy.
Most steel bumper beams are covered with a plastic face. Steel front and rear crush zones - Engineered into the vehicle's front and rear structure to absorb energy created in a crash. Steel rails are engineered to absorb and control energy in a crash so as not to exceed levels that the human body can withstand. Steel door frames - Maintain the strength of the structure. Prevent side intrusion and roof crush.