When a 15 passenger van is loaded with 10 or more occupants, it is three times as likely to rollover as compared with less than 10 occupants.To follow is a summary from prior NHTSA warnings and other risk management sources: The manufacture date of a tire can be identified by the last 4 digits of the TIN of the tire’s sidewall. Spare tires should not be used as replacements and many manufacturers recommend that tires over 10 years old not be used.
See owner’s manual and door pillar for proper inflation information.
Tires should be inspected before every trip for proper inflation and signs of wear and tear.Seat belts and buckles should be regularly inspected and repaired/replaced as needed. The majority of all deaths have occurred to passengers who were not buckled up and who were thrown from the van. All passengers should wear seat belts.
A commercial drivers license is preferred. All drivers should be licensed, experienced and should operate these vehicles on a regular basis.
Cargo should never be placed on the roof and should be placed forward of the rear axle.When the van is not full, always load passengers in seats from front to back and in front of rear axle.To follow is a summary of the most recent 2018 NHTSA advisory: The warnings appear to be having a positive impact as reported deaths from 15 passenger accidents have decreased significantly. These later advisories are toned down from earlier warnings but concerns remain even though manufacturers tout recent safety enhancements for later models. The National Safety Transportation Board examined single vehicle crash data and issued multiple reports and warnings in 2012, 2013, and 2018. The use of 15-passenger vans to transport athletic participants has come under scrutiny because of the documented rollover risks and the associated catastrophic liability potential resulting from serious injuries or deaths to multiple passengers. Batting Cage Program for Baseball/Softball.Teams Not Affiliated With Organizations.National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS).