Safety Recall NHTSA · 26V280000 Reported May 1, 2026

Rear bench may be missing seat legs

Braun Corporation · Seats · 14 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
26V280000
Manufacturer
Component
Seats
Vehicles Affected
14
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 2026

Defect Summary

Braun corporation (braun) is recalling certain 2026 ram promaster vehicles. The rear bench may have only two of four seat legs installed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard number 207, "seating systems."

Safety Consequence

An incomplete seat may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install two additional seat legs, free of charge. Owners may contact braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Braun Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 26V280000 .
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 26V280000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 26V280000?

NHTSA recall 26V280000 was issued by Braun Corporation on May 1, 2026. It addresses: Rear bench may be missing seat legs. The recall affects approximately 14 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seats component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Braun Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 26V280000 or the manufacturer campaign number shown above. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.