Defect Description For Recall
The Braun Corporation Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Chrysler Town & Country And Dodge Caravan Commercial Entervans Which Were Altered By Braun Between January 21, 2009 And March 19, 2010. During Conversion, The Chassis Was Raised And The Floor Was Lowered To Accommodate Wheelchair Accessibility Features. In Raising The Chassis, The Fuel Fill Pipe Comes Into Closer Proximity To The Left Rear Tire. In Rough Or Aggressive Driving Situations, The Tire May Intermittently Contact The Fuel Fill Pipe.
Make Of Vehicle
DODGE
Model Of Vehicle
CARAVAN
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
10V148000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Contact Between The Tire And Fuel Fill Pipe May Wear A Hole In One Or The Other Components Over Time. This May Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control In The Event Of Tire Pressure Loss, Or A Vehicle Fire In The Event The Fuel Pipe Is Compromised.
Fix Defect
Braun Will Notify Owners And Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On June 4, 2010. Owners May Contact Braun Toll-Free At 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20090121
End Of Manufacture
20100319
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
843
Date Owners Notified
20100604
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA Us, Llc)
Date Report Received
20100413