Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
What Happened
Your minivan's rear suspension system helps keep it stable and steady. The part that connects the rear wheels to the rest of the vehicle may not have been properly attached during a conversion process.
Risk if Unfixed
If this part fails, you might hear strange noises, like squeaking or clunking. If it gets worse, the rear axle could come loose, making your vehicle unstable and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your authorized dealer will inspect the rear suspension and replace the affected part with a new one, free of charge. This will ensure your safety on the road.
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.
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