Model year record

2022 DEMERS MXP153E

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V915000

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.

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.