Recall 10V164000: 2008–2010 Dodge Caravan and 2 other models

Report received

Apr 23, 2010

Manufacturer

Braun corporation

Potentially affected

834vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Braun Town & Country97 complaints
• 2009 Braun Town & Country29 complaints
• 2010 Braun Town And Country38 complaints
• 2008 Dodge Caravan302 complaints
• 2009 Dodge Caravan118 complaints
• 2010 Dodge Caravan172 complaints