BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I 2023: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V331000

Make Model Year
BRAUN AMBULANCES EXPRESS PLUS TYPE I 2023
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-05-19 2023-05-09 2023-05-09

Manufacturers Involved: Braun Industries, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2023-01

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106

Summary

Braun Ambulances "Braun" is recalling certain 2019-2023 Chief XL Type I, Express Plus Type I, and Liberty Type I ambulances built on Chevrolet medium and heavy-duty chassis. The Liquid Spring suspension systems may come in direct contact with the right rear brake line, causing excessive wear and possibly resulting in the loss of the rear brakes.

Consequence

The loss of rear brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace and reroute the rear brake lines, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 19, 2023. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-866-305-8402. Braun's number for this recall is 2023-01.

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.