Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 BRAUN Chief XL Type I

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V370000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Braun Ambulances
Vehicles affected
4
Reported to NHTSA
2022-05-24
Owners notified
2022-06-20

Defect description

Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2021 Chief XL Type I, 2020 TLC, and Express Plus ambulances. An additional resistor was incorrectly installed on the printed circuit board, which can disrupt CAN network communication and cause vehicle lighting to fail.

Safety risk

Inoperable vehicle lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Braun Ambulances will replace the modules, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2022. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances' customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.