CATCHER BRACKET FOR INTRUSION BEAM OF VEHICLE DOOR

A vehicle door for a vehicle comprises: a door frame configured for being mounted to a vehicle body, the door frame comprising at least one door panel; an intrusion beam mounted across the door frame, the intrusion beam having a yield strength greater than the door panel; and a catcher bracket mounted to the intrusion beam and to the door panel, the catcher bracket comprising a hook that is configured to enter an opening in the vehicle body when the vehicle door is closed, and engage with the opening upon an impact on the vehicle door.