Recall 18V489000: 2012–2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van, 2012–2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 20, 2018
Vehicles affected
31,303
Models
2
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2013 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2014 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2015 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2016 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2017 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van
  • 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2013 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2014 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2015 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2017 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van
  • 2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van

Details

NHTSA campaign
18V489000
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Owner letters
Aug 17, 2018
Components
Electronic stability control (esc) (Driver Assistance & Safety Tech); Service brakes, hydraulic (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology