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SevereNHTSA·24V307000·Announced 2024-04-30

Braun Ambulances Recalls 2023-2024 Models Due to Electrical Fire Risk

Braun Ambulances is recalling 29 vehicles from 2023-2024 because a firmware defect can cause electrical circuits to overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

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) that explicitly increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. The recall affects 29 units in total.

The defect involves the electrical system firmware. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware may fail to shut off the output pin. This results in overloaded electrical circuits that can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Dealers will update the firmware free of charge to correct the issue. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I, CHIEF XL TYPE I, EXPRESS TYPE III, CHIEF XL TYPE III
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Category
Vehicle — Ambulance
Hazard
Affected units
29

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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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