Braun is recalling 2020 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair-accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion due to potential transmission fluid leaks causing loss of drive power or fire risk.
A transmission fluid leak can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Braun is recalling certain 2020 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair-accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion. A screw and clip may cause transmission fluid leaks, increasing crash risk or fire danger if near ignition sources.
A screw and clip that holds the inner wheel-well plastic shroud may chafe against the transmission case. This can cause transmission fluid leaks, which might lead to loss of drive power and increase crash risk. If leaks occur near ignition sources, fire risk also increases.
Owners of 2020 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair-accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion are affected. Those who have the screw and clip chafing against the transmission are at higher risk.
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has a Power In-floor Ramp conversion. The recall applies to vehicles with the screw and clip that may chafe against the transmission case.
Call Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the screw and clip.
Dealers will inspect for signs of transmission contact and replace the screw and clip at no cost.
Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
2020 Chevrolet Traverse wheelchair-accessible vehicles with Power In-floor Ramp conversion.
Check if your 2020 Chevrolet Traverse has a Power In-floor Ramp conversion and if the screw and clip chafe against the transmission case.
Contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 to schedule a free inspection and replacement of the screw and clip.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Braun to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V817000 — Braun Braun Hello, I own a Braun that is covered by recall 21V817000 from Braun. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the screw and clip, and inspect for signs of contact with the transmission, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2021. 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.
