NHTSA Recall 18V489000: Electronic stability control (esc) and service brakes, hydraulic
Braun Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,303 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair van.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V489000 |
|---|---|
| Components | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | July 20, 2018 |
| Owner notification | August 17, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On July 20, 2018 Braun Corporation (Braun) filed a recall for certain 2017-2018 BraunAbility Dodge Side Entry Vans with a manual in-floor wheelchair ramp built on Dodge RT minivan chassis. The brake lines may not be connected to the corresponding ports on the hydraulic control unit, causing reduced performance of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems," and 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." On August 21, 2018, Braun expanded this recall to include an additional 31,165 vehicles. Included in this update are 2012-2016 BraunAbility Dodge Side Entry Vans and 2012-2018 Chrysler Town and Country Side Entry Vans.
Safety risk
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners, and dealers will reroute the right rear brake line to the left wheel, and install a brake line extension to reroute the left rear brake line to the right rear wheel. This repair will be completed free of charge. The recall began on August 17, 2018. Owners may contact Braun customer service 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 18V489000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair van | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Braunability Dodge Wheelchair van | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.