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Appendix D: Rollover Information from NHTSA�s Website
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From page 104... ... ; • Rollover Rated Vehicle Details (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hot/rollover/ fullWebd.html) ; and • Rollover Resistance Ratings Information (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hot/ rollover) Read the entire page →
From page 105... ... • Like side crash ratings, it is possible to compare vehicles from different weight classes when looking at rollover resistance ratings. • Some vehicles have electronic stability control, a device which does not affect the rollover resistance rating directly but may reduce the likelihood of a single vehicle crash, and thus, the risk of subsequent rollover. Read the entire page →
From page 106... ... HONDA INSIGHT 2DR 1868 lbs. NO SEAT NOT RATED ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ 2001 Light Passenger Cars (2000–2499 lbs. Read the entire page →
From page 107... ... NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT RATED ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ✓ VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 4DR 2934 lbs. ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ✓ NOTE: "seat too small" means the testing laboratory could not reasonably seat the crash test dummy in the rear seat. Read the entire page →
From page 108... ... curb weight) (continued ) Read the entire page →
From page 109... ... ¶ Electronic stability control is available as an option. 2001 Heavy Passenger Cars (3500 lbs. Read the entire page →
From page 110... ... NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★ ✓ FORD EXPLORER 4DR 4X4 4258 lbs. Read the entire page →
From page 111... ... § Electronic stability control is standard. (continued on next page) Read the entire page →
From page 112... ... NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★★ TOYOTA RAV4 4DR 4X4 3072 lbs. NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ § Electronic stability control is standard. Read the entire page →
From page 113... ... NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★★ MAZDA B-SERIES 4X2 3543 lbs NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NO SEAT NOT RATED ★★★★★ MAZDA B-SERIES EXCAB 4X2 3612 lbs SEAT TOO SMALL ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ MAZDA B-SERIES EXCAB 4X4 3942 lbs. NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★ NISSAN FRONTIER PU EXCAB 4X2 2816 lbs NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NO SEAT NOT RATED ★★★★ NOTE: For extended cab light trucks, "seat too small" means the testing laboratory could not reasonably seat the crash test dummy in the rear seat. Read the entire page →
From page 114... ... NOT TESTED NOT TESTED TO BE RATED ★★★ ★★★ TOYOTA TUNDRA PU EXCAB 4X4 4649 lbs. NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED NOT TESTED ★★★ NOTE: For extended cab light trucks, "seat too small" means the testing laboratory could not reasonably seat the crash test dummy in the rear seat. Read the entire page →
From page 115... ... ★★★★ ★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★ ✓ TOYOTA SIENNA 3973 lbs. ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★¶ ¶ Electronic stability control is available as an option. Read the entire page →
From page 116... ... Chevrolet Cavalier front 1.35 4dr 2.2L I4 automatic P195/70R14 ★★★★ Dodge Neon front 1.41 4dr, SE 2.0L I4 automatic P185/65R14 ★★★★ Ford Focus front 1.33 4dr, SE 2.0L I4 automatic P195/60R15 available ★★★★ Honda Civic front 1.40 4dr, EX 1.7L I4 automatic P185/65R15 sun roof ★★★★ Plymouth Neon front 1.41 4dr 2.0L I4 automatic P185/65R14 ★★★★ Pontiac Sunﬁre front 1.35 4dr 2.2L I4 automatic P195/70R14 ★★★★ Volkswagen Jetta front 1.37 4dr 2.0L I4 5 spd manual P195/65R15 sun roof ★★★★ 2001 Medium Passenger Cars (3000–3499 lbs. curb weight) Read the entire page →
From page 117... ... Ford Crown Victoria rear 1.51 4dr, LX 4.6L V8 automatic P225/60R16 ★★★★★ Lincoln LS rear 1.51 4dr 3.0L V6 automatic P215/60R16 sun roof available ★★★★★ Mercury Grand Marquis rear 1.51 4dr 4.6L V8 automatic P225/60R16 ★★★★★ 2001 Sport Utility Vehicles Chevrolet Blazer rear 1.02 4dr 4.3L V6 automatic P235/70R15 roof rack ★ 4×4 1.09 4dr, LT 4.3L V6 automatic P235/70R15 roof rack ★★ Chevrolet Suburban rear 1.13 4dr 5.3L V8 automatic P265/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch ★★★ 4×4 1.14 4dr 5.3L V8 automatic P265/70R16 roof rack ★★★ Chevrolet Tahoe rear 1.12 4dr 5.3L V8 automatic P265/75R16 roof rack, tow hitch ★★ 4×4 1.14 4dr 5.3L V8 automatic P265/70R16 sun roof, roof rack ★★★ Chevrolet Tracker rear 1.16 4dr 2.5L V6 automatic P215/70R15 ★★★ 4×4 1.15 4dr 2.0L I4 automatic P205/75R15 roof rack ★★★ Chevrolet TrailBlazer rear 1.16 4dr, LS 4.2L I6 automatic P245/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch ★★★ (2002) 4×4 1.18 4dr, LT 4.2L I6 automatic P245/70R16 roof rack, sun roof, tow hitch ★★★ Dodge Durango rear 1.20 4dr, Sport 4.7L V8 automatic P235/75R15 3rd seat ★★★ 4×4 1.16 4dr 4.7L V8 automatic P265/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch ★★★ Ford Escape front 1.17 4dr, XLT 2.0L I4 5spd manual P225/70R15 roof rack ★★★ 4×4 1.21 4dr, XLS 3.0L V6 automatic P225/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Ford Expedition rear 1.11 4dr, XLT 5.4L V8 automatic P255/70R16 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.11 4dr 5.4L V8 automatic P255/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch, 3rd seat ★★ Ford Explorer rear 1.06 4dr, XLS 4.0L V6 automatic P235/75R15 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.06 4dr, XLT 4.0L V6 automatic P235/75R15 roof rack ★★ Ford Explorer (2002) Read the entire page →
From page 118... ... Honda CR-V front 1.17 4dr 2.0L I4 automatic P205/70R15 ★★★ 4×4 1.19 4dr 2.0L I4 automatic P205/70R15 ★★★ Honda Passport rear 1.15 4dr 2.2L I4 automatic P225/75R16 roof rack ★★★ 4×4 1.18 4dr 3.2L V6 automatic P245/70R16 roof rack ★★★ Inﬁniti QX4 4×4 1.16 4dr 3.5L V6 automatic P255/65R16 roof rack ★★★ Isuzu Rodeo rear 1.15 4dr 2.2L I4 automatic P225/75R16 roof rack ★★★ 4×4 1.18 4dr 3.2L V6 automatic P245/70R16 roof rack ★★★ Jeep Cherokee rear To be rated 4×4 1.08 4dr, Sport 4.0L I6 automatic P225/75R15 ★★ Jeep Grand Cherokee rear 1.09 4dr, Laredo 4.0L I4 automatic P225/75R16 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.11 4dr, Laredo 4.0L I6 automatic P225/75R16 roof rack ★★ Jeep Liberty (2002) rear 1.10 4dr, Sport 3.7L V6 automatic P235/70R16 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.12 4dr, Sport 3.7L V6 automatic P215/75R16 roof rack ★★ Jeep Wrangler 4×4 1.13 2dr, Sport 4.0L I6 5spd manual P225/75R15 soft top, hard doors ★★★ Lexus RX300 front 1.20 4dr 3.0L V6 automatic P225/70R16 roof rack standard ★★★ 4×4 1.21 4dr 3.0L V6 automatic P225/70R16 roof rack standard ★★★ Lincoln Navigator rear 1.11 4dr 5.4L V8 automatic P255/70R16 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.11 4dr 5.4L V8 automatic P255/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch, 3rd seat ★★ Mazda Tribute front 1.17 4dr 2.0L I4 5spd manual P225/70R15 roof rack ★★★ 4×4 1.21 4dr 3.0L V6 automatic P225/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Mercury Mountaineer rear 1.06 4dr 4.0L V6 automatic P235/75R15 roof rack ★★ 4×4 1.06 4dr 4.0L V6 automatic P235/75R15 roof rack ★★ Mercury Mountaineer rear 1.10 4dr, XLT 4.0L V6 automatic P235/70R16 roof rack, tow hitch ★★ (2002) Read the entire page →
From page 119... ... cab, SLT 5.2L V8 automatic P245/75R16 tow hitch ★★★ Ford F-150 rear 1.22 reg. cab 4.2L V6 automatic P235/70R16 ★★★ 4×4 1.12 reg. Read the entire page →
From page 120... ... cab 4.0L V6 automatic P225/70R15 ★★★ 4×4 1.04 ext. cab 3.0L V6 automatic P245/75R16 bed liner ★★ Nissan Frontier rear 1.14 4dr, SE 3.3L V6 5spd manual P255/65R16 roof rack ★★★ 4×4 1.13 4dr, SE 3.3L V6 automatic P265/70R16 roof rack ★★★ Toyota Tacoma rear To be rated 4×4 1.11 4dr 3.4L V6 automatic P265/70R16 ★★ Toyota Tundra rear To be rated 4×4 1.15 ext. Read the entire page →
From page 121... ... Ed. 2.4L I4 automatic P205/55R/16 sun roof ★★★★ Chrysler Town&Country front 1.23 4dr 3.3L V6 automatic P215/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Chrysler Voyager front 1.20 4dr 3.3L V6 automatic P215/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Dodge Caravan front 1.20 4dr, SE 3.3L V6 automatic P215/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Dodge Grand Caravan front 1.23 4dr, Sport 3.3L V6 automatic P215/70R15 roof rack ★★★ Dodge Ram Van/Wagon rear 1.14 3dr 5.3L V8 automatic P235/75R15 ★★★ Ford Econoline/ rear 1.11 Chateau 5.0L V8 automatic P235/75R15 ★★ Club Wagon Ford Windstar front 1.26 3dr 3.8L V6 automatic P215/70R15 ★★★★ GMC Safari rear 1.13 3dr, LS 4.3L V6 automatic P215/75R15 roof rack ★★★ Honda Odyssey front 1.32 4dr, EX 3.5L V6 automatic P215/65R16 ★★★★ Mazda MPV front 1.21 4dr, LX 2.5L V6 automatic P205/65R15 roof rack ★★★ Mercury Villager front 1.27 4dr 3.3L V6 automatic P215/65R16 roof rack ★★★★ Nissan Quest front 1.27 4dr, GXE 3.3L V6 automatic P215/65R16 roof rack ★★★★ Oldsmobile Silhouette front 1.18 long whlbs. Read the entire page →
From page 122... ... . • The rollover resistance ratings of vehicles were compared to 220,000 actual single-vehicle crashes, and the ratings were found to relate very closely to the real-world rollover experience of vehicles. Read the entire page →
From page 123... ... Rollover Information from NHTSA's Website • 123 5,000 4,500 4,000 NUMBER OF CRASHES, 1999 3,500 3,000 (thousands) 2,500 2,000 1,500 1,000 500 0 Frontal Side Rear Rollover FIGURE D-1 Light vehicle crashes. Read the entire page →
From page 124... ... The rollover resistance ratings of vehicles were compared to 220,000 actual single vehicle crashes, and the ratings were found to relate very closely to the real-world rollover experience of vehicles. Based on these studies, NHTSA found that taller, narrower vehicles, such as sport utility vehicles (SUVs) Read the entire page →
From page 125... ... affect rollover, and what is its relationship to the rollover resistance ratings? Most rollovers occur when a vehicle runs off the road and strikes a curb, soft shoulder, guard rail or other object that "trips" it. Read the entire page →
From page 126... ... . Many other rollover crashes occur along freeways with grassy or dirt medians when a driver loses 120 100 ROLLOVER CRASHES, 1999 80 (thousands) Read the entire page →
From page 127... ... To minimize the risk of a rollover crash and serious injury, the driver should • Always wear seat belts. Regardless of vehicle choice, the consumer and his or her passengers can dramatically reduce their risk of being killed or seriously injured in a rollover crash by simply using their seat belts. Read the entire page →
From page 128... ... • Be careful on rural roads. Drivers should be particularly cautious on curved rural roads and maintain a safe speed to avoid running off the road and striking a ditch or embankment and rolling over. Read the entire page →
From page 129... ... NHTSA 2000-6859. Reprinted with permission of American Suzuki Motor Corporation; © American Suzuki Motor Corporation.) Read the entire page →
From page 130... ... It is important that consumers maintain tires properly and replace them, when necessary. • Load vehicles properly. Read the entire page →

From page 104...

... ; • Rollover Rated Vehicle Details (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hot/rollover/ fullWebd.html) ; and • Rollover Resistance Ratings Information (www.nhtsa.dot.gov/hot/ rollover)

Appendix D: Rollover Information from NHTSA�s Website Pages 104-130

Appendix D: Rollover Information from NHTSA�s Website
Pages 104-130