BRAUN AMBULANCES CHIEF XL 2021: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V911000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BRAUN AMBULANCES | CHIEF XL | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-12-15 | 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-09 |
Manufacturers Involved: Braun Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2022-02
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1321
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Braun Ambulances "Braun" is recalling certain 2014-2022 Chief XL, Express, Express Plus, Liberty, Patriot, Signature, Super Chief, and TLC vehicles. Excessive voltage may damage the condenser fan relay, resulting in failure and overheating of the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning "HVAC" system.
HVAC system failure from overheating can increase the risk of a fire.
Dealers will replace the relay and install a diode, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Braun's customer service at 1-877-344-9990. Braun's number for this recall is 2022-02.
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.
