Braun recall: Vehicle speed control
What is wrong
Braun is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles manufactured from May 8, 2012, through January 3, 2013. Braun Rampvans are Toyota Sienna minivans that have been modified for special use. The Braun-specific toe pan panel comes in close proximity to the accelerator pedal lever. There could be an interference of the toe panel pan and the accelerator pedal lever.
What could happen
If there is interference, the pedal may not return to the idle position which may produce unintended acceleration. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Braun will notify owners, and Braun dealers will modify the toe panel plastic as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2013. This recall is being conducted by Braun and not by Toyota. Owners may contact Braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicles covered
- Braun Rampvan 2011–2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V012000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 11, 2013
- Owners notified
- Feb 7, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 732
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 8, 2012 to Jan 3, 2013
- Part
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal; Structure
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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.