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NHTSA recall 10V148000

Fuel System, Gasoline · Braun Corporation

April 13, 2010report date
843units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

The fix: Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on June 4, 2010.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2008 Braun Town & Country, 2009 Braun Town & Country, 2010 Braun Town And Country, 2008 Dodge Caravan, 2009 Dodge Caravan, 2010 Dodge Caravan.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 10V148000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.