Structure: body
- Component
- Structure: body
- Manufacturer
- Braun Ambulances
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2022-12-11
- Owners notified
- 2023-01-12
Defect description
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers MXP153E ambulances. The rear battery compartment may be missing the ventilation hole.
Safety risk
A lack of ventilation may cause the battery to over charge and emit battery vapor, increasing the risk of an injury and/or fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their ambulances until the remedy has been completed. Dealers will drill a hole and install a filter in the rear battery compartment, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990.