Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V489000 Reported July 20, 2018

Loss of stability control function

Braun Corporation · N/A · 31,303 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V489000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Braun Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
31,303
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 20, 2018
Completion Rate
68.30

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

A reduction of esc function can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 18V489000 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 18V489000

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

What is recall 18V489000?

NHTSA recall 18V489000 was issued by Braun Corporation on July 20, 2018. It addresses: Loss of stability control function. The recall affects approximately 31,303 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Braun Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V489000 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.