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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V489📅 Jul 31, 2018

2012–2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair VAN & 2012–2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair VAN recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

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
18V489000
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Vehicles affected
31,303
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Owner phone
1-800-488-0359
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 17, 2018
Built
Oct 12, 2011 – Jul 17, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V489 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V489?

2012–2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair VAN & 2012–2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair VAN. 31,303 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Braunability dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-488-0359.