Braun Ambulances recall: Latches/locks/linkages
What is wrong
Braun Ambulance (Braun) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Super Chief, TLC, and Signature Series ambulances. The rear door top striker bolts may become loose and dislodge while the vehicle is in motion.
What could happen
Dislodged striker bolts can cause the rear door latch to fail, allowing the door to open during a crash, and increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the striker bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 17, 2022. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 22-001.
Vehicles covered
- Braun Ambulances Chief Xl 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Express 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Express Plus 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Liberty 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Signature Series 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Super Chief 2018–2022
- Braun Ambulances Tlc 2018–2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V751000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 30, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 17, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,240
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
- Maker's own recall number
- 22-001
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 206
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.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Braun Ambulances recall: Visibility Dec 9, 2022
- Braun Ambulances recall: Back over prevention Oct 21, 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.