Demers / Demers Ambulances recall: Seat belts
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Demers TSE and EXE Ambulances for a problem with the seat belt system installed in the rear medical module of the ambulance at the side-facing bench seating positions. Continued use of affected upper seat belt harness may result in a partial or complete separation from its mounting.
What could happen
Separation of the upper harness may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the event of a crash.
The fix
Braun Ambulances will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the harness mounting bolts with a modified configuration, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2020. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
- Demers Tse 2017–2020
- Demers Ambulances Exe 2017–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V661000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 27, 2020
- Owners notified
- Nov 16, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 291
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seat belts
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 / Demers Ambulances recall: Equipment May 20, 2025
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.