NHTSA recall campaign
07V546000
What was wrong
Defect
ON CERTAIN HANDICAPPED MOBILITY CONVERSION RAMPVANS MANUFACTURED BY INDEPENDENT MOBILITY SYSTEMS AND BUILT ON TOYOTA MINIVAN CHASSIS, THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE BEAM MOUNT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY WELDED TO THE CHASSIS. THIS MAY RESULT IN A SQUEAKING NOISE, A ROUGH RIDE, OR DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE CONTROL.
Risk
THE MOUNT MAY BECOME PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE CHASSIS. PASSENGERS, PEDESTRIANS, OR OTHER MOTORISTS MAY BE INJURED OR KILLED.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL CONDUCT A THOROUGH INSPECTION, REWELD IF NECESSARY, AND APPLY A SUPPLEMENTAL REINFORCEMENT KIT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BRAUN AT 800-488-0359.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →