NHTSA Recall 23V331000
Filed by Braun Industries, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2023-05-09. An estimated 35 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 2023-01
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
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
- 2023 Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
- 2023 Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I
- 2019 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
- 2020 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
- 2021 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
- 2022 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I
- 2023 Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I