Report Date
Apr 30, 2024
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
10
Defect Description
Braun Ambulances (Braun Ambulances) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Chief XL I, Chief XL III, Express Plus I, Express III, and Liberty I vehicles. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the node may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.
Safety Consequence
Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun Ambulances number for this recall is 24-003.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE I |
| 2023 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE III |
| 2023 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I |
| 2023 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS TYPE III |
| 2023 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY TYPE I |
| 2024 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE I |
| 2024 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I |
| 2024 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | EXPRESS TYPE III |
| 2024 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | LIBERTY TYPE I |
| 2026 | BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE III |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.