Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 NORTHSTAR Ambulance

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V001000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Braun Northwest
Vehicles affected
2
Reported to NHTSA
2024-01-04
Owners notified
2024-01-12

Defect description

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northstar ambulances. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Safety risk

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Braun Northwest will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 20224. Owners may contact Braun Northwest 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.