The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V370000·Announced 2022-05-24

Braun Ambulances Recall 2020-2021 Models Due to Lighting Failure Risk

Braun Ambulances is recalling 2020-2021 models because a defective circuit board can cause vehicle lighting to fail, 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 (electrical system failure) that can cause vehicle lighting to fail, explicitly stated to increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and 2020 Express Plus Type I ambulances. The recall involves an electrical system defect where an additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board. This error can disrupt CAN network communication, leading to a failure of the vehicle's lighting systems.

Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Braun Ambulances will replace the affected modules free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022.

Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN, BRAUN AMBULANCES TLC, EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, CHIEF XL TYPE I
Brand
BRAUN
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (3)

  • TLC
  • EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
  • CHIEF XL TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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