The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·20V647000·Announced 2020-10-21

Braun Ambulances Recall 156 Units Due to Display Lockup

Braun Ambulances is recalling 156 units because the lighting and HVAC display may lock up, potentially delaying emergency operations and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the defect could increase the risk of a crash or patient injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling 156 specific models of ambulances, including the 2019 Chief XL Type I, 2019-2020 Chief XL Type III, 2018-2020 Express Plus Type I, 2019 Express Type III, 2019 Liberty Type I, 2019 Raider Type I, and 2019 Super Chief. The recall addresses a defect where the lighting and HVAC display may lock up, affecting functions such as the back-up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices.

If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to necessary functions and controls. This could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on December 18, 2020. Dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace it with a new Vista IV free of charge. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, CHIEF XL TYPE III, LIBERTY TYPE I, EXPRESS TYPE III
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
156

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 (7)

  • EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
  • CHIEF XL TYPE III
  • LIBERTY TYPE I
  • EXPRESS TYPE III
  • CHIEF XL TYPE I
  • RAIDER TYPE I
  • SUPER CHIEF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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