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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V751000·Announced 2022-09-30

Braun Ambulances Recall 2018-2022 Models Due to Rear Door Bolt Issue

Braun Ambulances is recalling 2018-2022 models because rear door striker bolts may dislodge, potentially causing the door to open during a crash.

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 (door latch failure) that increases the risk of injury during a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The recall addresses a defect where rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.

Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. A total of 1,240 vehicles are affected by this recall.

Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN AMBULANCES SUPER CHIEF, EXPRESS PLUS, LIBERTY, TLC
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
1,240

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)

  • SUPER CHIEF
  • EXPRESS PLUS
  • LIBERTY
  • TLC
  • CHIEF XL
  • EXPRESS
  • SIGNATURE SERIES

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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