NHTSA Recall # | 68517 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V164000 |
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Manufacturer | BRAUN CORPORATION |
Supplier | DODGE |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | CARAVAN |
Model Year | 2008 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 04/06/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 31/01/09 |
End date of manufacturing | 19/03/10 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 23/04/10 |
Report created | 23/04/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 834 |
Defect summary | The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan mobility conversions 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 rear spring hats come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats. |
Consequence summary | Contact between the tire spring hat may wear a hole in the tire over time. This may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall 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 . |