Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V751000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Braun Ambulances filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-09-30.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V751000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Vehicles affected
1,240
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-30
Owners notified
2022-10-17

Defect description

Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.

Safety risk

Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.

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.

Scope of coverage

35 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BRAUN AMBULANCES Chief XL2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES Express2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES Express Plus2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES Liberty2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES Signature Series2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES Super Chief2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
BRAUN AMBULANCES TLC2022 2021 2020 2019 2018

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.