Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V148000 Reported April 13, 2010

Fuel pipe proximity to the left rear tire

Braun Corporation · Fuel System, Gasoline · 843 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V148000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
843
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 13, 2010

Defect Summary

The braun corporation is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 chrysler town & country and dodge caravan commercial entervans which were altered by braun between january 21, 2009 and march 19, 2010. during conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered to accommodate wheelchair accessibility features. in raising the chassis, the fuel fill pipe comes into closer proximity to the left rear tire. in rough or aggressive driving situations, the tire may intermittently contact the fuel fill pipe.

Safety Consequence

Contact between the tire and fuel fill pipe may wear a hole in one or the other components over time. this may result in loss of vehicle control in the event of tire pressure loss, or a vehicle fire in the event the fuel pipe is compromised.

Corrective Action

Braun will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on june 4, 2010. owners may contact braun toll-free at 1-800-488-0359.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Braun Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 10V148000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V148000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V148000?

NHTSA recall 10V148000 was issued by Braun Corporation on April 13, 2010. It addresses: Fuel pipe proximity to the left rear tire. The recall affects approximately 843 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Braun Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V148000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.