Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
What Happened
The trailing arm in your minivan's suspension helps connect the rear wheels to the rest of the vehicle. In some 2005-2008 General Motors mobility conversion vans, this arm wasn't properly welded after being modified.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailing arm fails, you could hear a squeaking or clunking noise, and it could even break or come loose, which could cause your rear axle to partially detach from the chassis. This increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect your vehicle and replace the trailing arm with a new one, all at no cost to you. You should schedule this repair as soon as possible.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
THE BRAUN CORPORATION HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA 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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
View full recall details →
Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →