Braun Corporation | NHTSA Recall #10V148000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V148000 by Braun Corporation. Includes 843 affected units, FUEL PIPE PROXIMITY TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans 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 fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. in rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V148000

Manufacturer: Braun Corporation

Report Received Date: 2010-04-13T00:00:00

Subject: Fuel pipe proximity to the left rear tire

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 843

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans 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 fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. in rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.

Consequence Summary: Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. this may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3tqt-bu4z_4q5y

NHTSA ID: 10V148000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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