Demers Ambulances recall: Seats
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances is recalling certain 2019 and 2021 MX170E Ford E-Series, and 2019-2020 MXP170E Dodge Ram 5500 Demers Ambulance vehicles equipped with a sliding attendant seat on the passenger-side of the ambulance patient compartment. The locking pin assembly in the sliding attendant seat may fail under certain loading conditions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 207, "Seating Systems" and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
What could happen
If the locking pin fails, the occupant may not be sufficiently restrained during a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
The fix
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the locking pin assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Braun Ambulances customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
- Demers Ambulances Mx170E Ford E-Series 2019, 2021
- Demers Ambulances Type I (Mxp170E) 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V183000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 17, 2021
- Owners notified
- Apr 2, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 12
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Critical fasteners; Seats
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 207
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: Service brakes Jun 4, 2020
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.