Braun Recalls Demers Ambulances Due to Rear Step Welding Defect
Braun Ambulances is recalling specific 2020 and 2022 Demers ambulances because the rear step may fail under weight due to incorrect welding, posing an injury risk.
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 (incorrect welding on a load-bearing step) that poses a risk of injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2020 and 2022 Demers ambulances, including models MX164E, MX170E, MXP150E, MXP150Z, MXP153E, MXP170MLE, MXP170Z, and MXP170E. The recall involves 64 vehicles where the rear step may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.
A rear entry step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user. Braun will send a reinforcement plate to be installed on the rear step, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2023.
Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-877-344-9990. 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
- DEMERS MXP150E, MXP170E, MXP170Z, MXP170MLE
- Brand
- DEMERS
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Category
- Vehicle — Ambulance
- Affected units
- 64
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)
- MXP150E
- MXP170E
- MXP170Z
- MXP170MLE
- MXP150Z
- MX164E
- MX170E
- MXP153E
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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