Recall 22V751000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Defect Description
Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety Consequence
Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SIGNATURE SERIES |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SUPER CHIEF |
| 2018 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | TLC |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SIGNATURE SERIES |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SUPER CHIEF |
| 2019 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | TLC |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SIGNATURE SERIES |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SUPER CHIEF |
| 2020 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | TLC |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SIGNATURE SERIES |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SUPER CHIEF |
| 2021 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | TLC |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SIGNATURE SERIES |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | SUPER CHIEF |
| 2022 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | TLC |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.