How many recalls does the 2020 Northstar Ambulance have?

The 2020 Northstar Ambulance has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2020 Northstar Ambulance has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

2020 Northstar Ambulance Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2020 Northstar Ambulance has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24V001000 2024-01-04 2 affected

Defect

Braun Northwest is recalling certain 2020-2021 Northstar ambulances. In the event of a short circuit or wiring failure, the firmware in the vehicle multiplex system may fail to shut off the output pin, resulting in overloaded electrical circuits.

Consequence

Overloaded electrical circuits can overheat, increasing the risk of fire.

Remedy

Braun Northwest will update the firmware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 12, 20224. Owners may contact Braun Northwest customer service at 1-877-344-9990.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 21V305000 2021-04-30 3 affected

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.

Consequence

A locked up or nonfunctional LCD display can delay emergency efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Northstar Ambulance as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.