The problem
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 fix
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.
Contacts
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Braun dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06V050000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.