NHTSA Recall # | 69128 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 10V110000 |
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Manufacturer | BRAUN CORPORATION |
Supplier | CHEVROLET |
Brand | CHEVROLET |
Model | UPLANDER |
Model Year | 2005 |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
Date of notification | 04/06/10 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/07/04 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/05/08 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 19/03/10 |
Report created | 19/03/10 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 5375 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | 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. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |