The defect
Braun is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 Vision Rear Entry mobility conversion vehicles built on Dodge and Chrysler minivan chassis from December 20, 2012, through March 21, 2013. The track bar mount assemblies were not properly welded during manufacturing. One or more welds are missing from the track bar which could result in separation from the rear axle.
The risk
If the track bar separates from the rear axle, the track bar may drag the ground and unexpectedly alter the control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Braun will notify owners, and Braun dealers will either repair or replace the entire track bar mounting assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2013. 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 Vision Rear Entry | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
Components: SUSPENSION:REAR
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 Vision Rear Entry | 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Vision Rear Entry | 2009 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Vision Rear Entry | 2010 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Vision Rear Entry | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Vision Rear Entry | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Braun Vision Rear Entry | 2013 | 0 | 1 |
Other suspension recalls in 2013
24 of the 627 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2013 concerned the suspension; Braun Corporation filed 23 campaigns in all.
| 13V628000 18 Dec 2013 | Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| 13V622000 16 Dec 2013 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 13V560000 7 Nov 2013 | Terex Advance |
| 13V556000 6 Nov 2013 | Hyundai Motor Company |
| 13V550000 5 Nov 2013 | Kia Motors Corporation |
| 13V547000 31 Oct 2013 | Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America |
| 13V543000 31 Oct 2013 | Blue Bird Body Company |
| 13V545000 31 Oct 2013 | Blue Bird Body Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2013