Hi Paul

I just priced out the components and labor from a Chrysler stealership. Brace yourself...$3,252

You have to purchase an entire bumper kit front and back including bumper covers.

Now I too find it extremely hard to believe that Chrysler makes special bumpers and covers just for Canadian vehicles. I bet when I have
the original bumper off the parts are identical.

Plan A > I just priced out parts on makeitMopar.com, and the bumper covers are $400 cheaper [EACH! However they wont admit the parts are the same in both countries.

It's funny that the car comes from Germany (who also are using metric standards) however when you import the car it's considered American built and you don't pay the 6.2% import tax. (That's so Chrysler can pretend the bumpers are non-compliant and the dealership is able to recoup their perceived loss to a US imported vehicle.) Not a bad scam!
As far as I'm concerned it's complete bullshit designed to curb the flow (inhibit free trade) of cars from the States.
Not to mention the blatant example of declaring the warranty null and void.

The same bumper replacement bullshit holds true for importing Corvettes.

Note: The dealership will accept return of parts within 7 days. for zero re-stocking charge.
After 7 days it's a 20% charge. (In case you change your mind to import). ;-)

Plan B > Purchase the bumpers. Take them to a starving body shop and have them installed paint free. (To save a few bucks). ;-) A local body shop says he can install or remove the bumpers in 4 hours vs. the 10 hours quoted at the stealership).

In answer to parts availability I would bet the parts become available the minute you order the complete bumper kit. (money grab to the tune of $1,800).

After you get all the work done in accordance with the guidelines of RIV you take it to a busy Crappy Tire store and show them your receipts for purchase and installation. While they are inspecting the car - removing front side window tint, installing daytime running lights, and child seat anchors (when applicable) - they may actually don X-ray glasses to ensure the new bumper absorbers were installed, and of course they will notice the fresh wrench marks on the bumper bolts They will then collect their money for nothing and rubber stamp it.
Congrats your car is now compliant, and the chicks are free.

Do the math. and draw any other conclusions you feel are appropriate to covet your hard earned dollar.

Cheers!