Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 23V117000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Braun Ambulances filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2023-02-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V117000

Structure: body: step/ladder

Component
Structure: body: step/ladder
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Vehicles affected
64
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-23
Owners notified
2023-04-11

Defect description

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers ambulances, models MX164E, MX170E, MXP150E, MXP150Z, MXP153E, MXP170MLE, MXP170Z, and 2020, 2022 MXP170E. The rear step of the ambulance may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.

Safety risk

A rear entry step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.

Manufacturer remedy

Braun will send a reinforcement plate to be installed on the rear step, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Braun 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.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
DEMERS MX164E2022
DEMERS MX170E2022
DEMERS MXP150E2022
DEMERS MXP150Z2022
DEMERS MXP153E2022
DEMERS MXP170E2022 2020
DEMERS MXP170MLE2022
DEMERS MXP170Z2022

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.