NHTSA recall 06V050000
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Braun Entervan
Reported Feb 14, 2006657 vehicles affectedBRAUN CORPORATIONBuilt Sep 1, 2005 – Feb 6, 2006
The defect
On certain minivans (buick terraza, chevrolet uplander, and pontiac montana SV6) built on platforms by braun, a fuel hose can rupture allowing fuel to be pumped freely from the fuel tank and into the area underneath the driver's seating position.
The risk
This can cause unexpected vehicle deceleration or, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace a short section of the fuel line hose with a similar fuel hose with a higher pressure rating. the recall began on february 22, 2006. owners may contact braun at 1-800-946-7513.