Recall 10V235 affects 284,655 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country and Grand Caravan vehicles for sliding-door wire harness wear. Free repair at a franchised Braun dealer.
Braun is recalling 284,655 2008-2009 Town & Country and Grand Caravan passenger vehicles under recall 10V235 because a lower sliding door hinge bracket can wear through an improperly routed wire harness. A short circuit inside the sliding door can overheat the latch and raise the risk of a fire; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country and Grand Caravan vehicles use a wire harness near the lower sliding door hinge. A wire harness is a bundled set of insulated wires that carries power and signals to components in that area while keeping the wires routed away from moving hardware. The insulation is the protective cover that keeps each circuit separated from metal parts and other wires.
On these vehicles, the harness was routed too close to the lower sliding door hinge bracket. As the sliding door moves, that bracket can contact the harness and wear through the insulation. Once the insulation is damaged, the wiring is no longer protected from metal contact, and the affected circuit can short or stop working as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not given a reliable sound, light, or change in door operation before the hinge bracket has already worn into the wiring.
Who's affected?
Includes both Town & Country and Grand Caravan minivans across the 2008 and 2009 model years, with wiring listed as the shared component.
| 2008 Braun Town & Country | wiring |
|---|---|
| 2009 Braun Town & Country | wiring |
| 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan | wiring |
| 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan | wiring |
| Units affected | 284,655 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific minivan is included.
What's the safety risk?
A short circuit inside the sliding door can overheat the latch and start a fire. This is a fire-risk recall, so confirm whether your VIN is included and schedule the dealer repair promptly. Repair will be free at any franchised Braun dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country or Grand Caravan is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Braun dealer and ask whether the free sliding-door wire-harness repair is ready for your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 10V235 when you call, and bring the owner notice if you have it.
- Keep the sliding door area clear of added wiring or accessories until the dealer checks the harness routing.
- Ask Braun customer service at 1-800-853-1403 if the dealer needs help locating the recall repair instructions.
What happens at the repair
Braun's remedy describes a free dealer repair, but this page does not show the final remedy as available. Once the dealer repair is available, a Braun technician will repair the sliding door wire harness condition so the lower sliding door hinge bracket no longer contacts and wears through the wire insulation. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. When you call the dealer, describe campaign 10V235 and ask whether the wire harness repair is ready for your Town & Country or Grand Caravan.
Timeline
| June 3, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 15, 2010 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V235?
Recall 10V235 covers 284,655 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country and Grand Caravan vehicles with sliding-door wiring that can rub against the lower hinge bracket. Damaged insulation can create a short circuit inside the sliding door and overheat the latch, creating a fire risk. Braun dealers repair the vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country or Grand Caravan is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 10V235. If it is, call a franchised Braun dealer and ask for the sliding-door wire-harness repair. Reference recall number 10V235 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the safety defect at no cost, and the recall remedy says dealers repair the affected vehicles free of charge. Parts and labor for the sliding-door wire-harness repair are covered at a franchised Braun dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an electrical short inside the sliding door. The lower hinge bracket can wear through wire insulation, which can overheat the latch and result in a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer repair and ask the service desk whether the vehicle needs special handling before your appointment.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to see whether your specific 2008-2009 Braun Town & Country or Grand Caravan is included, then call a franchised Braun dealer with recall number 10V235.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V235000 |
|---|---|
| Braun customer service | 1-800-853-1403 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V235 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V235000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 →