The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·20V323000·Announced 2020-06-04

Braun Recalls 2019-2020 Demers Ambulances for Rear Brake Line Wear

Braun Ambulances is recalling 31 Demers ambulances because a rear brake line may wear, causing brake failure and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can result in a complete loss of rear brakes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating due to significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances. These vehicles were built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.). The recall covers 31 units.

The defect involves the rear brake caliper flexible line, which may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component. This contact can cause excessive wear on the line, leading to brake fluid leakage and a partial or complete loss of rear brakes, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DEMERS AMBULANCES TYPE I (MXP150E), TYPE I (MXP170E)
Brand
DEMERS AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
31

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 (2)

  • TYPE I (MXP150E)
  • TYPE I (MXP170E)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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