Defect Description For Recall
On July 20, 2018 Braun Corporation (Braun) Filed A Recall For Certain 2017-2018 Braunability Dodge Side Entry Vans With A Manual In-Floor Wheelchair Ramp Built On Dodge Rt Minivan Chassis. The Brake Lines May Not Be Connected To The Corresponding Ports On The Hydraulic Control Unit, Causing Reduced Performance Of The Electronic Stability Control (Esc) System. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 135, “Light Vehicle Brake Systems,” And 126, “Electronic Stability Control Systems.” On August 21, 2018, Braun Expanded This Recall To Include An Additional 31,165 Vehicles. Included In This Update Are 2012-2016 Braunability Dodge Side Entry Vans And 2012-2018 Chrysler Town And Country Side Entry Vans.
Make Of Vehicle
BRAUNABILITY
Model Of Vehicle
CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
18V489000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
A ReduCTIon Of Esc FunCTIon Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Braun Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Reroute The Right Rear Brake Line To The Left Wheel, And Install A Brake Line Extension To Reroute The Left Rear Brake Line To The Right Rear Wheel. This Repair Will Be Completed Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 17, 2018. Owners May Contact Braun Customer Service At 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20111012
End Of Manufacture
20180717
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31303
Date Owners Notified
20180817
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Date Report Received
20180720
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
135