Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Manufacturer
BRAUN CORPORATION
What Happened
The rear suspension on your minivan has a part called the trailing arm, which helps connect the rear wheels to the rest of the vehicle. In some cases, this part may not have been properly attached during the conversion process.
Risk if Unfixed
If the trailing arm comes loose, you might hear a squeaking or clunking noise. If it fails completely, the rear axle could separate from the chassis, making it harder to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the trailing arm and replace it with a new one if necessary, all at no cost to you. You should schedule an appointment as soon as possible and contact Braun at 1-800-488-0359 if you have any questions.
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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