2012–2018 Braunability Chrysler Wheelchair Van, 2012–2018 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van Recall: On July 20, 2018 Braun Corporation (Braun) filed a recall for certain…
NHTSA campaign 18V489000 · Electronic Stability Control (esc) · filed Jul 20, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The 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.
The risk
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | 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 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V489000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.