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2026 Braun Chevrolet Traverse recall: Braze Connection Missing From Fuel Line

Report received by NHTSA: July 7, 2026.

Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 4, 2026.

What's recalled

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2026 Chevrolet Traverse vehicles. The fuel fill line may be missing a braze connection, allowing fuel to leak.

The risk

A fuel leak increases the risk of fire.

Who's affected

4 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2026 Braun Chevrolet Traverse.

Compared with

Braun Corporation has 6 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 2 in all of 2025.

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

Before this

19 earlier NHTSA recalls by Braun Corporation since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:

Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.

What to do and when

Dealers will replace the fuel fill assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed beginning August 3, 2026. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

NHTSA's record, word for word

Check it yourself

NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.

  • Braun Chevrolet Traverse 2026
NHTSA recall number26V434000
ManufacturerBraun Corporation
Recall typeVehicle
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received by NHTSAJuly 7, 2026
Potentially affected4 vehicles
“Do not drive” warningNo
Fire risk when parked (“park outside”)No

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record