BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL TYPE I 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V316000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL TYPE I | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-07-21 | 2020-05-29 | 2020-05-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Braun Ambulances
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Braun Ambulances "Braun" is recalling certain 2019 Chief XL Type I and Liberty ambulances built on Ram 4500 or 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems "C.L.A.S.S.", part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF, DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. The affected system component is the rear brake caliper flexible line which may be causing brake caliper to wear due to contact suspension components.
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Braun will notify owners and dealers will replace the rear brake caliper flexible lines and hardware, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2020. Owners may contact Braun at 1-877-344-9990.
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.
