2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van recalls and problems

The 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Braunability dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van recalls

Recall 18V-489: Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jul 20, 2018 · 31,303 vehicles affected · Braun Corporation

Problem: 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.

Risk: A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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.

2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Seats1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 44,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 44,000 miles · reported Nov 29, 2018
I purchased this van in february, it was not driven until august. It went to brain to modified for wheelchair conversions. I noticed in early november that the hood has 4 separate rust spots and the the panel with the electrical components on the drivers seat has snapped off from getting in and out of the vehicle. Given that this van is a 2016 and has limited miles, I find this unacceptable and I'm not allowed to do another conversion for 5 years. This vehicle needs to last that duration.
Structure · reported Sep 27, 2018
I AM concerned with corrosion on this conversion van that has caused perforation and separation of the frame. This rust issue is very apparent where the modifications were done on the undercarriage/frame of the vehicle. The original dodge componets have little to no rust. My understanding is this conversion was a rampvan conversion done per braun using the ims conversion alloy steel and was manufactured in winamac in. They did stop production on this shortly after my purchase of this modified vehicle related to this very issue. The van is no longer safe to drive and has separated from the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van: 18V-489 (electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van?

Owners report structure problems most often (2 reports), followed by seats (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 44,000 miles.

Are Braunability recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Braunability dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.