Braun Ambulances Recall 2014-2022 Models Due to HVAC Fire Risk
Braun Ambulances is recalling 1,321 vehicles from 2014-2022 because a faulty relay may cause the HVAC system to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire.
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 (fire risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. The recall involves 1,321 units in total.
The defect involves excessive voltage that may damage the condenser fan relay. This damage can result in the failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. 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 PATRIOT, EXPRESS, CHIEF XL, SIGNATURE SERIES
- Brand
- BRAUN AMBULANCES
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Category
- Vehicle — Ambulance
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,321
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 (8)
- PATRIOT
- EXPRESS
- CHIEF XL
- SIGNATURE SERIES
- SUPER CHIEF
- TLC
- LIBERTY
- EXPRESS PLUS
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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