BRAUNABILITY CHRYSLER WHEELCHAIR VAN (2018) recall — Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
BraunAbility 2018 Chrysler wheelchair vans with faulty brake lines may have reduced electronic stability control, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Braun for free repair by August 17, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
BraunAbility 2018 Chrysler wheelchair vans have a potential brake line issue that could reduce electronic stability control, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles must be repaired by dealers to prevent safety hazards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224628-braunability-2018-chrysler-wheelchair-van-recall-esc-system-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224628-braunability-2018-chrysler-wheelchair-van-recall-esc-system-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V489000
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“BraunAbility 2018 Chrysler Wheelchair Van Recall: ESC System Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224628-braunability-2018-chrysler-wheelchair-van-recall-esc-system-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V489000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V489000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lines may not connect properly to the hydraulic control unit, causing reduced electronic stability control (ESC) function. This means the vehicle may not respond correctly to sudden maneuvers, increasing crash risk during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of BraunAbility 2012-2018 Chrysler Town and Country Side Entry Vans and 2017-2018 BraunAbility Dodge Side Entry Vans are affected. People who use these vehicles for wheelchair transport are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for BraunAbility vehicles with a manual in-floor wheelchair ramp built on Dodge RT minivan chassis. The recall covers 2012-2018 models, including Chrysler Town and Country Side Entry Vans and Dodge Side Entry Vans.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Braun Customer Service
Call 1-800-488-0359 to get repair instructions and schedule the free brake line fix.
Get Free Brake Repair
Dealers will reroute brake lines to fix the electronic stability control system without cost.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lines may not connect properly to the hydraulic control unit, causing reduced electronic stability control function, which increases crash risk.
Do I need to stop using my vehicle immediately?
No, but the repair must be done to prevent potential crashes. The recall began on August 17, 2018, and repairs are free.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your BraunAbility vehicle has a manual in-floor wheelchair ramp built on Dodge RT minivan chassis, including 2012-2018 models.
Contact BraunAbility
We’ve drafted a message you can send BraunAbility to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V489000 — BraunAbility BraunAbility Hello, I own a BraunAbility that is covered by recall 18V489000 from BraunAbility. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V489000 (July 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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