There are roll-over tests which proves that these vehicles are prone to sudden roll over when they are loaded with ten(10) or more passengers. These vans are top heavy and handle unlike any passenger vehicle when loaded with people. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have publishes studies which demonstrates that fifteen (15) passenger vans are prone to roll over.

The fatality rate for fifteen (15) passenger vans is much higher than other vehicles when they are involved in roll overs. Fully loaded fifteen (15) passenger vans are more likely to be in a roll over than any other passenger vehicle. Many passengers fail to wear their seatbelts because of a misplaced confidence in their own safety.

There is a design solution which would make the vans much safer: add dual rear wheels. The automobile manufacturers continue to manufacture these dangerous vehicles despite NTSA’s warnings. Only Dodge has of now stopped producing these dangerous vehicles. Ford, on the other hand, has consistently denied their vehicles are defective and unreasonably dangerous.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and National Transportation Safety Board.

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