Recall 10V110000: 2005–2008 Buick Terraza and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 19, 2010

Manufacturer

Braun corporation

Potentially affected

5,375vehicles

Model years

2005–2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Buick Terraza120 complaints
• 2006 Buick Terraza54 complaints
• 2007 Buick Terraza33 complaints
• 2008 Buick Terraza0 complaints
• 2005 Chevrolet Uplander196 complaints
• 2006 Chevrolet Uplander158 complaints
• 2007 Chevrolet Uplander109 complaints
• 2008 Chevrolet Uplander119 complaints
• 2005 Pontiac Montana81 complaints
• 2006 Pontiac Montana37 complaints
• 2007 Pontiac Montana0 complaints
• 2008 Pontiac Montana1 complaints