Feb 17 2010
Auto Recalls: Dodge, Grand Caravan, 2009
Build Dates: 31 January, 2008 – 31 May, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V351000
Date Owner’s Notified: 2009-10-13
Date Received by ODI: 2009-09-11
Date Added to Database: 2009-09-11
Manufacturers Involved: CHRYSLER LLC
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 82
Summary:
Eldorado National is recalling model year 2008-2009 Amerivan Mobility vehicles built on Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan platforms vehicles. The rear brake lines may have been improperly routed and not secured properly during the alteration. If not routed and secured properly, the brake lines could rub against the vehicle causing a brake fluid leak.
Consequence:
A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.
Remedy:
Eldorado National Amerivan dealers will inspect the vehicles and if the brake lines were improperly routed they will be correctly reinstalled free of charge. The safety recall began on October 13, 2009.