NHTSA Recall 21V305000
Filed by Braun Northwest. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2021-04-30. An estimated 3 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2013-2020 NorthStar Ambulance equipped with Weldon V-Mux Vista IV Standard LCD displays used for controlling emergency vehicle lighting and HVAC functions. The displays may experience low voltage spikes and cause the LCD display to lock up or become nonfunctional.
Risk
A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will repair or replace the displays, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-360-748-0195.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.