3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - 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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2024-02-02
Description
Braun ambulances (braun) is recalling certain 2020-2023 chief xl i, express plus i, chief xl iii, liberty i, super chief i, signature series iii, signature series i, and 2020-2024 express iii emergency vehicles equipped with weldon 8x16 input-output nodes. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Weldon will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 28, 2024. Owners may contact akron brass customer service at 1-800-228-1161 or braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359. Braun's number for this recall is 2024-01.
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.