Recall 23V331000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report Date

20230509

Component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Affected Vehicles

15 models

Defect Description

Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.

Safety Consequence

The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2019	BRAUN AMBULANCES	CHIEF XL TYPE I
2019	BRAUN AMBULANCES	EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
2019	BRAUN AMBULANCES	LIBERTY TYPE I
2020	BRAUN AMBULANCES	CHIEF XL TYPE I
2020	BRAUN AMBULANCES	EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
2020	BRAUN AMBULANCES	LIBERTY TYPE I
2021	BRAUN AMBULANCES	CHIEF XL TYPE I
2021	BRAUN AMBULANCES	EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
2021	BRAUN AMBULANCES	LIBERTY TYPE I
2022	BRAUN AMBULANCES	CHIEF XL TYPE I
2022	BRAUN AMBULANCES	EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
2022	BRAUN AMBULANCES	LIBERTY TYPE I
2023	BRAUN AMBULANCES	CHIEF XL TYPE I
2023	BRAUN AMBULANCES	EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I
2023	BRAUN AMBULANCES	LIBERTY TYPE I

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.