The defect
Braun is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles manufactured from May 8, 2012, through January 3, 2013. Braun Rampvans are Toyota Sienna minivans that have been modified for special use. The Braun-specific toe pan panel comes in close proximity to the accelerator pedal lever. There could be an interference of the toe panel pan and the accelerator pedal lever.
The risk
If there is interference, the pedal may not return to the idle position which may produce unintended acceleration. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The remedy
Braun will notify owners, and Braun dealers will modify the toe panel plastic as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2013. This recall is being conducted by Braun and not by Toyota. Owners may contact Braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braun Rampvan | 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: STRUCTURE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braun Rampvan | 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| Braun Rampvan | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Rampvan | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
Other vehicle speed control recalls in 2013
7 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the vehicle speed control; Braun Corporation filed 23 campaigns in all.
| 13V532000 29 Oct 2013 | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| 13V430000 26 Sept 2013 | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| 13V228000 29 May 2013 | Aston Martin Lagonda of North America |
| 13V215000 21 May 2013 | Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD |
| 13V039000 7 Feb 2013 | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
| 13V005000 7 Jan 2013 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013