Braun recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ford Explorer BraunAbility MXV wheelchair accessible conversion vehicles. The switch-activated electric solenoid used to release the rear seat base latches from the floor-mounted strikers may unintentionally switch and stay on. In this case, the wires may overheat, causing the wiring insulation to melt, possibly resulting in an electrical short circuit.
What could happen
An electrical short circuit increases the risk of a fire.
The fix
Braun has notified owners, and dealers will add timer components to the solenoid circuits, free of charge. The recall began August 7, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.
Vehicles covered
- Braun Braunability Mxv 2016–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V546000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 24, 2019
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 256
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 11, 2017 to Jun 7, 2019
- Part
- Electrical system › Wiring
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Braun recall: Seats Oct 3, 2017
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.