01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I recall campaigns
NHTSA 24V063000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- February 1, 2024
- Potential units
- 628campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Chief XL I, Express Plus I, Chief XL III, Liberty I, Super Chief I, Signature Series III, Signature Series I, and 2020-2024 Express III emergency vehicles equipped with Weldon 8X16 Input-Output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Why it matters: Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2024. Owners may contact Akron Brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.
Owner notification: February 28, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
NHTSA 23V331000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- May 9, 2023
- Potential units
- 35campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.
Why it matters: The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.
Owner notification: May 19, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
NHTSA 22V370000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
- Report received
- May 24, 2022
- Potential units
- 4campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.
Why it matters: Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Owner notification: June 20, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
NHTSA 20V647000
- Component
- BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- October 21, 2020
- Potential units
- 156campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and 2019-2020 Chief XL Type III, 2018-2020 Express Plus Type I and 2019 Express Type III, Liberty Type I, Raider Type I and Super Chief ambulances. The lighting and HVAC display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.
Why it matters: The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Owner notification: December 18, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
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