2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander and others recall: rear

Braun Corporation reported this safety recall on March 19, 2010. It covers about 5,375 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,375
reported: Mar 19, 2010
owners notified: Jun 4, 2010
related complaints: 85

Suspension: rear

What is wrong: The braun corporation has notified the federal safety agency about a defect in certain model year 2005-2008 general motors mobility conversion, handicapped accessible low floor minivans. During conversion, the driver or passenger side trailing arm modification may not have been adequately welded.
Risk: A squeaking or clunking noise may develop. The trailing arm bushings may prematurely wear and the trailing arm may fracture or separate, allowing the rear axle to become partially separated from the chassis increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1‑800‑488‑0359.

Recall number 10V110000

Affected vehicles

Buick Terraza 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008
Chevrolet Uplander 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008
Pontiac Montana 2005-2008 2005 2006 2007 2008

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 85 complaints about suspension problems.

2005 Buick Terraza 2006 Buick Terraza 2007 Buick Terraza 2008 Buick Terraza 2005 Chevrolet Uplander 2006 Chevrolet Uplander 2007 Chevrolet Uplander 2008 Chevrolet Uplander 2005 Pontiac Montana 2006 Pontiac Montana 2007 Pontiac Montana 2008 Pontiac Montana

Questions about recall 10V110000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2008 Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander and others rear?

Yes. Recall 10V110000, reported on March 19, 2010, covers about 5,375 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V110000?

Dealers will inspect and will have a supply of retrofit parts available to remedy the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 4, 2010. Owners may contact braun at 1‑800‑488‑0359.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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