Braunability recall: Electronic stability control (esc)
What is wrong
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 could happen
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van 2012–2018
- Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van 2012–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V489000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 20, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31,303
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 12, 2011 to Jul 17, 2018
- Part
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 135
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Braunability recall: Seats May 17, 2024
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.