Demers recall: Structure
What is wrong
Braun Ambulances (Braun) is recalling certain 2022 Demers ambulances, models MX164E, MX170E, MXP150E, MXP150Z, MXP153E, MXP170MLE, MXP170Z, and 2020, 2022 MXP170E. The rear step of the ambulance may fail under weight due to incorrect welding.
What could happen
A rear entry step that unexpectedly fails while in use increases the risk of injury to the user.
The fix
Braun will send a reinforcement plate to be installed on the rear step, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-877-344-9990.
Vehicles covered
- Demers Mx164E 2022
- Demers Mx170E 2022
- Demers Mxp150E 2022
- Demers Mxp150Z 2022
- Demers Mxp153E 2022
- Demers Mxp170E 2020, 2022
- Demers Mxp170Mle 2022
- Demers Mxp170Z 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V117000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Braun Ambulances
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 23, 2023
- Owners notified
- Apr 11, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 64
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Body › Step/ladder
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
- Demers recall: Structure Dec 11, 2022
- 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.