NHTSA Recall 22V751000
Filed by Braun Industries, Inc.. Component: Latches/Locks/Linkages. Reported 2022-09-30. An estimated 1,240 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 22-001
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Express
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Express
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Express
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Express
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Express
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Liberty
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Signature Series
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Super Chief
- 2018 Braun Ambulances Tlc
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Tlc
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Tlc
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Tlc
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Tlc