Recall 10V164 affects 834 2008-2010 Braun Town And Country, Town & Country, and Caravan mobility vehicles for rear tire contact. Repair is free through Braun.
Braun is recalling 834 2008-2010 Town & Country and Caravan mobility conversions because lowered-floor work moved the rear spring hats closer to the rear tires. Tire contact with the spring hats can wear through a tire over time and cause tire pressure loss, loss of vehicle control, and increased crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Braun makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The rear spring hat is the metal seat that holds the rear suspension spring in position. On these 2008-2010 Braun Town And Country, Town & Country, and Caravan mobility conversions, the suspension spring still has to support the vehicle while the converted floor gives room for wheelchair access.
During the Braun conversion, the chassis was raised and the floor was lowered. That changed the space around the rear suspension and moved the rear spring hats closer to the rear tires. In rough or aggressive driving, the rear tires can contact the spring hats instead of clearing them cleanly.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not count on a light, message, or obvious change in handling before the tire and rear spring hat make contact.
Who's affected?
Covers Town And Country, Town & Country, and Caravan minivans across 2008-2010, all involving the rear suspension.
| 2010 Braun Town And Country | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2008 Braun Town & Country | rear suspension |
| 2009 Braun Town & Country | rear suspension |
| 2008 Dodge Caravan | rear suspension |
| 2009 Dodge Caravan | rear suspension |
| 2010 Dodge Caravan | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 834 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
Contact between the tire and spring hat can wear a hole in the tire. Tire pressure loss can lead to loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. Schedule the recall repair soon, and avoid driving if the tire shows damage or loses pressure. Repair will be free at any franchised Braun dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2010 Braun Town And Country, Town & Country, or Caravan mobility conversion is included in this recall.
- Contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 for the free repair path, since the source status does not list the dealer remedy as currently available.
- Reference recall number 10V164 when you call.
- Drive gently until Braun confirms the repair is complete. Avoid rough or aggressive driving that lets the rear tires contact the spring hats.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Braun technician performs the recall repair for the rear tire and rear spring hat clearance issue created during the mobility conversion. The filing does not describe a specific part replacement or adjustment, so ask the service desk to confirm the repair steps before the appointment. The dealer repair will be free once available, and Braun said owners were notified when the safety recall began on June 4, 2010.
Timeline
| April 23, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 4, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V164?
Recall 10V164 covers 834 2008-2010 Braun mobility conversions on Town And Country, Town & Country, and Caravan vans. The rear spring hats sit close enough to the rear tires that contact in rough or aggressive driving can wear the tire and increase crash risk from pressure loss.
What should I do if my 2008-2010 Braun Town And Country, Town & Country, or Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific van is included in recall 10V164. If it is, contact Braun or a Braun-authorized service location and reference recall number 10V164. Braun listed 1-800-488-0359 for owner contact. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Braun's recall remedy says affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. Ask the service contact to confirm the repair path for your conversion and reference recall number 10V164 when you call.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk in recall 10V164 is tire damage from contact between the rear tire and rear spring hat. If the tire loses pressure after wearing through, the driver can lose vehicle control, increasing crash risk. The free repair addresses that tire-contact condition.
What if I bought the van used?
The free recall repair still applies to an included VIN. Used owners do not need the original owner letter to act. Check your VIN, then contact Braun or a Braun-authorized service location with recall number 10V164 and ask how to schedule the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V164000 |
|---|---|
| Braun customer service | 1-800-488-0359 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V164 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V164000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →