NHTSA Recall 10V148000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V148000; Date: Apr. 13, 2010
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Braun Town & Country; 2009 Braun Town & Country; 2010 Braun Town And Country; 2008 Dodge Caravan; 2009 Dodge Caravan; 2010 Dodge Caravan
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap
Manufactured by: Braun Corporation
Affected Units:: 843
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 2010
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