NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Braunability dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Braunability Dodge Wheelchair Van, describing incidents dated September 28, 2018 to November 1, 2019.
Most-cited components
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Engine 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11309520 · Filed
THE 5.7 HEMI ENGINE IN THIS DODGE RAM 1500 IS FATALLY FLAWED IN THE VALVE TRAIN, LEAVING FAMILIES STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IN BAD WEATHER. THE CAM ROLLERS DO NOT GET PROPER LUBRICATION AT IDLE, CAUSING THEM TO LOCK UP AND DESTROY THE CAMSHAFT. THE LIFTERS AND VALVE SEATS ARE ALSO DEFECTIVE…
ODI #11182151 · Filed
TRIED TO SET UP APPOINTMENT WITH MOBILITY WORKS, MY LOCAL BRAUNABILITY REPRESENTATIVE WHEN I WAS TOLD THE THEY COULDN'T SET UP AN APPOINTMENT FOR TIME AND PARTS. SO I CALLED BRAUNABILITY THEY IN TURN TOLD ME NOT TO CALL BACK, THEY WOULD SCHEDULE AND NOTIFY ME. NOW THAT ALMOST A YEAR HAS PASSED I…
Loss of Stability Control Function
NHTSA #18V489000 · Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · NHTSA notice
Reported July 20, 2018 · Braun Corporation
Potentially affected: 31,303 vehicles
Repair completion: 68.3% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified August 17, 2018 · Vehicles built October 12, 2011 – July 17, 2018 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
A reduction of ESC function can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
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.
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