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2008-2010 Braun Town and Country, Braun Town & Country and others recall: filler pipe and cap

Braun Corporation reported this safety recall on April 13, 2010. It covers about 843 vehicles.

vehicles affected
843
reported
Apr 13, 2010
owners notified
Jun 4, 2010
related complaints
12

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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 number 10V148000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about fuel system problems.

2010 Braun Town and Country2008 Braun Town & Country2009 Braun Town & Country2008 Dodge Caravan2009 Dodge Caravan2010 Dodge Caravan

Questions about recall 10V148000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Braun Town and Country, Braun Town & Country and others filler pipe and cap?

Yes. Recall 10V148000, reported on April 13, 2010, covers about 843 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V148000?

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.

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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