Recalls for your 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I

Recalls for 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I

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DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL


Posted on: 2020-10-21
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and 2019-2020 chief xl type iii, 2018-2020 express plus type i and 2019 express type iii, liberty type i, raider type i and super chief ambulances.  The lighting and hvac display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.

Consequence
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the lcd screen or use the buttons or both.  If the lcd display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the lcd screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective vista iv and replace with a new vista iv, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2020.  Owners may contact braun ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL


Posted on: 2020-10-21
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and 2019-2020 chief xl type iii, 2018-2020 express plus type i and 2019 express type iii, liberty type i, raider type i and super chief ambulances.  The lighting and hvac display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.

Consequence
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the lcd screen or use the buttons or both.  If the lcd display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the lcd screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective vista iv and replace with a new vista iv, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2020.  Owners may contact braun ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #3 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2020-10-21
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and 2019-2020 chief xl type iii, 2018-2020 express plus type i and 2019 express type iii, liberty type i, raider type i and super chief ambulances.  The lighting and hvac display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.

Consequence
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the lcd screen or use the buttons or both.  If the lcd display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the lcd screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective vista iv and replace with a new vista iv, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2020.  Owners may contact braun ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #4 - BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION


Posted on: 2020-10-21
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and 2019-2020 chief xl type iii, 2018-2020 express plus type i and 2019 express type iii, liberty type i, raider type i and super chief ambulances.  The lighting and hvac display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.

Consequence
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the lcd screen or use the buttons or both.  If the lcd display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the lcd screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective vista iv and replace with a new vista iv, free of charge.  The recall began december 18, 2020.  Owners may contact braun ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Notes
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.safercar.gov.  

DEFECT #5 - SUSPENSION:REAR


Posted on: 2020-05-29
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and liberty ambulances built on ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af, ds135rs3-dm.  The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.  The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.

Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge.  The recall began july 21, 2020.  Owners may contact braun at 1-877-344-9990.  

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC


Posted on: 2020-05-29
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and liberty ambulances built on ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af, ds135rs3-dm.  The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.  The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.

Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge.  The recall began july 21, 2020.  Owners may contact braun at 1-877-344-9990.  

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #7 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2020-05-29
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019 chief xl type i and liberty ambulances built on ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af, ds135rs3-dm.  The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.  The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.

Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge.  The recall began july 21, 2020.  Owners may contact braun at 1-877-344-9990.  

Notes
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.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #8 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2023-05-09
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 chief xl type i, express plus type i, and liberty type i ambulances built on chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis.  The liquid spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.  

Consequence
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge.  Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed may 29, 2023.  Owners may contact braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402.  Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Notes
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.  

DEFECT #9 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2023-05-09
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 chief xl type i, express plus type i, and liberty type i ambulances built on chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis.  The liquid spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.  

Consequence
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed may 19, 2023.  Owners may contact braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402.  Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Notes
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.