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Recall 09V-351

ELDORADO NATIONAL recalled the 2008 to 2009 Chrysler Town And Country and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic.

At a glance

Campaign number
09V-351
Reported
September 11, 2009
Vehicles affected
82 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

A brake fluid leak could result in a loss of braking ability, possibly causing a crash.

The fix

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. Owners may contact eldorado national at 1-[removed]. These minivans have been altered into wheelchair accessible vehicles by eldorado. This recall is not being conducted by chrysler group llc and will not be performed at no cost by dodge or chrysler dealers unless they are also an eldorado national dealer.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles