Buick / Chevrolet / Pontiac recall: Suspension
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Buick Terraza 2005–2008
- Chevrolet Uplander 2005–2008
- Pontiac Montana 2005–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V110000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 19, 2010
- Owners notified
- Jun 4, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 5,375
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jul 1, 2004 to May 7, 2008
- Part
- Suspension › Rear
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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.