01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type Iii recall campaigns
NHTSA 25V914000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- December 31, 2025
- Potential units
- 162campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior, exterior lighting, and patient support systems.
Why it matters: A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.
Owner notification: January 12, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Industries, Inc.
NHTSA 24V307000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- April 30, 2024
- Potential units
- 29campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. 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
Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 24-003.
Owner notification: June 17, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
NHTSA 24V082000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- February 8, 2024
- Potential units
- 32campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The high contact nodes may cause the module mounted turn signals, backup alarm, brake lights, and rearview camera to turn on intermittently or fail to activate.
Why it matters: Failure of vital visual systems reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the node and update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419-232-7020. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-2.
Owner notification: March 26, 2024 · Filing manufacturer: Braun Ambulances
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
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