Braun Entervan (2012) – 12V496000

Defect Description For Recall

Braun Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Entervan Vehicles Equipped With Aftermarket Seat Covers, Part Numbers E51815K-D90-11 And E51817K-11, Manufactured From February 28, 2012, Through September 21, 2012. The Seat Covers May Have Been Incorrectly Installed With The Driver Seat Cover On The Passenger Seat And Vice Versa And Will Have An ‘Srs Airbag’ Label Located On The Inboard Seat Bolster.

Make Of Vehicle

BRAUN

Model Of Vehicle

ENTERVAN

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

12V496000

Component Description

Seats

Effect Of Defect

The Seat Covers Were Built With Special Stitching On One Side To Permit Side Airbag Deployment From The Seat Bolster. If The Seat Covers Are Installed On The Incorrect Seats, The Seat Cover Will Not Allow Side Airbag Deployment During A Vehicle Crash, Increasing The Risk Of Injury To The Vehicle Occupants.

Fix Defect

Braun Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect And Correct The Installation Of The Seat Covers As Needed, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 31, 2012. Owners May Contact Braun Customer Service Center At 1-800-488-0359.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Braun Corporation

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

60

Date Owners Notified

20121031

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Braun Corporation

Date Report Received

20121009

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard