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15-Passenger Van Safety

Jun 27, 2007

15 passenger safety

Nearly three-quarters of all 15-passenger vans have improperly inflated tires -- leading to an increased chance of a rollover crash

Rollover warning to users of 15-passenger vans

Latest Research

Van Tire Pressure Study (.pdf) (5/26/2005)

The Effects of Van Loading

The Effects of Tire Pressure

Analysis of Crashes Involving 15-Passenger Vans

Watch the Tests

2003 Ford E-350 (streaming video)

2004 GMC Savana with Electronic Stability Control (ESC) (streaming video)

2004 GMC Savana with ESC disabled (streaming video)


Action Plan for 15-Passenger Van Safety

Reducing the Risk of Rollover Crashes in 15-Passenger Vans

Reduciendo El Riesgo De Accidentes Por Vuelcos En Camionetas De 15 Pasajeros

Don't use 15-passenger vans for school transportation

Print out the new English & Spanish safety hangtag (PDF)
To order free copies of the hangtag, call 1-888-327-4236

 

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