Demers Ambulances recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Demers MXP170E Type I and MXP150E Type I ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
What could happen
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Demers customer service at 1-800-363-7591.
Vehicles covered
- Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp150E) 2019–2020
- Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170E) 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V323000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 4, 2020
- Owners notified
- Jul 21, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings; Suspension › Rear
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
- Demers Ambulances recall: Seats Mar 17, 2021
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.