Recalls Of The Day, January 18, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced two recalls.  One addresses unintended acceleration.  The other addresses an issue of a vehicle rolling away.  Both issues could cause property damage,  injury or worse.  

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): BRAUN / RAMPVAN 2011-2013 Manufacturer: Braun Corporation Report Receipt Date: JAN 11, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V012000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 732

Summary: Braun is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Rampvan vehicles manufactured from May 8, 2012, through January 3, 2013. Braun Rampvans are Toyota Sienna minivans that have been modified for special use. The Braun-specific toe pan panel comes in close proximity to the accelerator pedal lever. There could be an interference of the toe panel pan and the accelerator pedal lever.

Consequence: If there is interference, the pedal may not return to the idle position which may produce unintended acceleration. This could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Braun will notify owners, and Braun dealers will modify the toe panel plastic as needed, free of charge. The recall will begin in January 2013. This recall is being conducted by Braun and not by Toyota. Owners may contact Braun customer service center at 1-800-488-0359.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): CHEVROLET / EXPRESS 2013 GMC / SAVANA 2013 Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Report Receipt Date: JAN 14, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V010000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Potential Number of Units Affected: 980 Summary: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013 Chevrolet Express vehicles manufactured November 1, 2012, through December 21, 2012; and model year 2013 GMC Savana vehicles, manufactured November 14, 2012, through November 20, 2012. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition when the vehicle is running or the transmission is not in the Park position. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114, "Theft Protection." Consequence: If the ignition key is removed while the vehicle is still on and/or the vehicle is not in Park, the vehicle may rollaway and the unintended movement of the vehicle may result in a possible crash or injury to pedestrians. Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock cylinder and the two associated keys. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 23, 2013. For more information, GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463 and Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Notes: General Motors' safety recall number is 12332. Customers may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to www.safercar.gov.