Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair VAN, Dodge Wheelchair VAN (2012-2018): Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 18V489000 · Jul 20, 2018 · Braun Corporation
31,303
vehicles affected
31,303
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V489000
- Date
- Jul 20, 2018
- Maker
- Braun Corporation
- Units affected
- 31,303
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electronic stability control (esc); Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2012-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 14 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Braunability | Chrysler Wheelchair Van | 2012-2018 |
| Braunability | Dodge Wheelchair Van | 2012-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V489000?
2 models: Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van (2012-2018), Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van (2012-2018), about 31,303 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V489000?
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.
What can happen?
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.