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SevereNHTSA·25V914000·Announced 2025-12-31

Braun Ambulances Recall Emergency Vehicles Due to Battery Isolator Defect

Braun Industries is recalling 2021-2026 emergency vehicles because a battery isolator may fail, causing loss of electrical systems and patient support.

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 failure) that can lead to a crash or injury due to delayed patient care, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Braun Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2021-2026 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, 2021-2025 Express Plus I, Liberty I, 2025 Express III, Select Chief XL I, and Super Chief I emergency vehicles equipped with a Pran system. The recall involves 162 vehicles.

The battery isolator may fail, causing a loss of electrical systems such as interior and exterior lighting, and patient support systems. A loss of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. A loss of patient support systems can delay care, increasing the risk of injury.

Braun Service or an authorized dealer will update the software, modify wiring, and replace the battery isolator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2026. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 2025-02.

The recalled product

Product
BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE III, SUPER CHIEF TYPE I, EXPRESS TYPE III, EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
Brand
BRAUN AMBULANCES
Manufacturer
Braun Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
162

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)

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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