Braun Ambulances recall: Back over prevention
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and 2019-2020 Chief XL Type III, 2018-2020 Express Plus Type I and 2019 Express Type III, Liberty Type I, Raider Type I and Super Chief ambulances. The lighting and HVAC display may lock up affecting functions like the back up camera, emergency warning lights, or patient care devices depending on the application.
What could happen
The vehicle operator may not be able to read the LCD screen or use the buttons or both. If the LCD display appears blank, emergency personnel may not have immediate access to the functions and controls operated by the LCD screen which could delay emergency operations, increasing the risk of injury to a patient or increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Braun will notify owners and dealers will remove the defective Vista IV and replace with a new Vista IV, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulance customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
- Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type I 2019
- Braun Ambulances Chief Xl Type Iii 2019–2020
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus Type I 2018–2020
- Braun Ambulances Express Type Iii 2019
- Braun Ambulances Liberty Type I 2019
- Braun Ambulances Raider Type I 2019
- Braun Ambulances Super Chief 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V647000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 21, 2020
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 156
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Back over prevention › Display function; Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
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 Ambulances recall: Electrical system Dec 31, 2025
- Braun Ambulances recall: Vehicle speed control Oct 9, 2025
- Braun Ambulances recall: Electrical system Apr 30, 2024
- Braun Ambulances recall: Exterior lighting Feb 8, 2024
- Braun Ambulances recall: Electrical system Feb 1, 2024
- Braun Ambulances recall: Service brakes, hydraulic May 9, 2023
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.