2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2012 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published July 31, 2018 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V489000, published July 31, 2018 and initiated July 20, 2018. Recalling firm: Braun Corporation; 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2012 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- BRAUNABILITY
- Model
- DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN
- Manufacturer
- Braun Corporation
- Lot
- 2012 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2013 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2012 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2016 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2015 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2014 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2017 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2018 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2018 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2016 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2014 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2013 BRAUNABILITY DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2017 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN | 2015 BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2012 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2016 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2014 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2013 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2017 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2015 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V489000 on July 31, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: BRAUNABILITY. Model: DODGE WHEELCHAIR VAN.