NHTSA Recall 12V496000: Seats and air bags: side/window
Braun Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 60 vehicles. It affects 2012 Braun Entervan.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V496000 |
|---|---|
| Components | SEATS; AIR BAGS › SIDE/WINDOW |
| Report received | October 9, 2012 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Braun is recalling certain model year 2012 Entervan vehicles equipped with aftermarket seat covers, part numbers E51815K-D90-11 and E51817K-11, manufactured from February 28, 2012, through September 21, 2012. The seat covers may have been incorrectly installed with the driver seat cover on the passenger seat and vice versa and will have an 'SRS AIRBAG' label located on the inboard seat bolster.
Safety risk
The seat covers were built with special stitching on one side to permit side airbag deployment from the seat bolster. If the seat covers are installed on the incorrect seats, the seat cover will not allow side airbag deployment during a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the seat covers as needed, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2012. Owners may contact Braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V496000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braun Entervan | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.