Braun Recalls 2016-2019 Ford Explorer MXV Wheelchair Vans for Fire Risk
Braun is recalling 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible vehicles because an electric solenoid may overheat, causing a fire.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring) that poses a risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.
Plain-English summary
Braun Corporation is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The recall involves 256 vehicles.
The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit. An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
Dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- BRAUN BRAUNABILITY MXV
- Brand
- BRAUN
- Manufacturer
- Braun Corporation
- Affected units
- 256
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- BRAUNABILITY MXV
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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