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SevereNHTSA·10V164000·Announced 2010-04-23

Braun Recalls 2008-2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan Conversions

Braun is recalling wheelchair-accessible conversions of 2008-2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan vehicles due to a risk of tire wear and loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (chassis modification) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash due to potential loss of vehicle control, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Caravan mobility conversions that were altered by Braun between January 21, 2009, and March 19, 2010. The recall involves 834 vehicles.

During the conversion process, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. This modification caused the rear spring hats to come into closer proximity to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving situations, the tires may intermittently contact the rear spring hats, which can wear a hole in the tire over time. This condition may result in a loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, increasing the risk of a crash.

The safety recall began on June 4, 2010. Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact Braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN, DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY, TOWN & COUNTRY, CARAVAN
Brand
BRAUN
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
Category
Vehicle — Mobility Conversion
Hazard
Affected units
834

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • TOWN & COUNTRY
  • CARAVAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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