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HighNHTSA·24V082000·Announced 2024-02-08

Braun Ambulances Recall 2023-2024 Models Due to Lighting Control Module Defect

Braun Ambulances is recalling 2023-2024 models because a lighting control module defect may cause turn signals, brake lights, and backup alarms to fail, increasing crash risk.

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 (vehicle lighting failure) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL Type I, Chief XL Type III, Express Plus Type I, Express Type III, and Liberty Type I vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the lighting control module where high contact nodes may cause mounted turn signals, backup alarms, brake lights, and rearview cameras to turn on intermittently or fail to activate entirely.

The failure of these vital visual systems reduces the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the node and update the software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 26, 2024. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 419-232-7020 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III, EXPRESS TYPE III, LIBERTY TYPE I, CHIEF XL TYPE I
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
32

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 (5)

  • CHIEF XL TYPE III
  • EXPRESS TYPE III
  • LIBERTY TYPE I
  • CHIEF XL TYPE I
  • EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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