2005–2008 Buick Terraza & 2005–2008 Chevrolet Uplander + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
The braun corporation has notified NHTSA about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
💥 The risk
A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1-800-488-0359.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V110000
- Manufacturer
- BRAUN CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 5,375
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-488-0359
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 4, 2010
- Built
- Jul 1, 2004 – May 7, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .