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SevereNHTSA·20V661000·Announced 2020-10-27

Braun Recalls 2017-2020 Demers Ambulances for Seat Belt Defect

Braun Ambulances is recalling 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE ambulances because the rear seat belt harness may separate from its mounting, increasing injury risk in a crash.

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 (seat belt separation) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE ambulances due to a defect in the seat belt system installed in the rear medical module at the side-facing bench seating positions. The issue involves the upper seat belt harness, which may partially or completely separate from its mounting if continued use occurs.

The separation of the upper harness may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash. This recall affects 291 vehicles.

Braun Ambulances will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the harness mounting bolts with a modified configuration, free of charge. The recall began on November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
DEMERS AMBULANCES, DEMERS EXE, TSE
Brand
DEMERS AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
291

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)

  • EXE
  • TSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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