Hundreds of thousands of 15-passenger vans that are defectively designed and potentially deadly are still in operation and on our roadways. These vans have been labeled dangerous by federal safety officials more than a decade ago especially because of their propensity to rollover when they are fully loaded. As of July 1, 2007, there were over 500,000 vans with 15-passenger capacity registered in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Baker City Herald reports that two models made up a vast majority of the total: Ford Econo Club E-350 (model years 1978-2007) and the Dodge B350-3500 (model years 1981-2002). Of the remaining 15-passenger vans, most were made by General Motors and sold under the Chevy or GM brand names.
Because these vans have been found to be dangerous and yet they are still on the road, if you suffer personal injuries in California you should seek out and speak with a lawyer to find out your rights.